Lovers and Enemies [Hardcover]

Anne Herries (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2005

A turbulent story of forbidden love in this new Civil War series - The Royalists and the Roundheads clash, and an era of unrest and instability begins. Young Caroline Saunders is also fighting with her own heart. She was destined to marry Harry Mortimer before their families fell out over the war. With their marriage in jeopardy, Caroline is startled to find that she is more upset that she may never again see Harrys rebellious younger brother, Nicolas.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

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On the eve of the English Civil War, the rise of Oliver Cromwell pits Roundheads against Royalists, parliament against the monarchy, and brother against brother. Into this tumultuous time Herries brings the Saunders and the Mortimers, neighbors and good friends in the small community in which they are prominent members. Caroline Saunders and Harry Mortimer have been unofficially betrothed for years, and now Caroline has, if not second thoughts, at least an uneasy feeling about the pending nuptials. For Harry, the wedding is absolutely necessary: his gambling and profligate ways have emptied the coffers of his father's estate. His brother, Nicolas, has been in love with Caroline for years. As the story unfolds, Nicolas joins Cromwell's army, Harry aligns himself with King Charles, and the Mortimers and Saunders sever their friendship. Though Caroline is not upset that she can't marry Harry, she isn't happy about not being able to marry Nicolas. Herries injects the chaos of turbulent times into the lives of her characters to create a gripping historical tale. Maria Hatton
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 252 pages
• Publisher: Severn House Publishers (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0727862685
• ISBN-13: 978-0727862686
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,274,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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