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READ THIS BOOK!, August 6, 2004
This review is from: Perilous Guard (Paperback)
"The Perilous Guard" by Elizabeth Marie Pope was a thrilling read that i could not put down from the moment i picked it up.
This book combines wonderfully the traights of historical fiction, a romance, mystery, and of course, magic.
The story is about unremakable Kate sutton who is banshed by Queen Mary Tudor to the dismal castle Perilous Guard. There Kate must uncover the dreadful secret that haunts the castle and its woods, while finding the power within her to outsmart the cold hearted Queen of the fairies and save the man she loves from commiting the ultimate sacrifice, to right the wrong he commited years ago...
The characthers in the book are well developed and you feel something for each of them from the witty and brave Kate, to the dark and troubled Christopher. This book weaves and extrodinary tale about the power of love and redemption and the courage to fight the fears in one's self.
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I loved it!, April 29, 2005
This review is from: Perilous Guard (Paperback)
I just listened to "The Perilous Guard" on tape on my way to work and it was a wonderful way to start and end the day. The story was carefuuly presented so as to draw the reader, in my case listener, ever more deeply into the tangled web of intrigue and suspense. The dialogue between the main characters was especially well crafted, and in the end, I sat in my driveway refusing to go inside until the very end of the story. "The Perilous Guard" is a story about the Faery Folk of England and takes place during the reigns of Queens Mary and Elizabeth. The historic aspect made it fun, and the portrayal of the Faery Folk was interesting. I'm giving this book to my mom for Mother's Day, confident she'll love it. I especially recommend the audio version of this book. The reader has the most beautiful English accent and the loviness of her voice and the skill with which she renders the characters only adds to the story.
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A Teen's Point of View, March 28, 2006
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This book is so great! It's about a spunky girl who fends for herself, but there's also lots of romance, adventure and magic. A must-read! This book should be as well known as the Harry Potter ones.
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