The Trilett family and friends prepare for the joyous celebration of Tahn and Netta's wedding. Returning from a party in her honor, Netta is kidnapped, and her coachman and escorts are found murdered. It looks like the work of bandits, but Tahn is secretly sent a message that Netta will be released if he will present himself in trade. Tahn believes that his murderously jealous cousin, Baron Lionel Trent, is responsible for the villainy. The baron would surely kill Tahn given the chance, just to eliminate the possibility of a rival heir. But Tahn chooses to go to the assigned meeting place anyway, alone as ordered, in hopes of securing Netta's release. Will he succeed in rescuing his bride? Or will Tahn and Netta forever miss their chance at happiness?
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"It's like a dream--the life we have now. Like a dream come true." Freed from a life of darkness, Tahn Dorn finds God's grace toward him a comfort he has never known before. He has put away his painful past and is looking forward to a bright, peaceful future with his bride-to-be. But the past returns to haunt him, threatening to ruin all that he loves. On the eve of their blessed union, Lady Netta's gilded carriage is attacked by a team of rogue bandits hired by the ruthless Baron Lionell Trent. Despite the baron's noble talk and pretended peace, Lionell lures Tahn into a trap that will secure his own hold on the House of Trent. Can Tahn free his true love? Or will his dream be forever lost?
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L. A. Kelly is better known to her historical fiction fans as Leisha Kelly. She is the bestselling author of Julia's Hope, Emma's Gift, Katie's Dream, Rorey's Secret, and Rachel's Prayer. Leisha and her husband, K.J., have two children and live in Clayton, Illinois.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The characters will stay with you...,
By Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Scarlet Trefoil: A Novel (Paperback)
Tahn Dorn has led a hard and brutal life. Even now, when love and acceptance seem to be his future, he has a sense of unease. On the eve of his wedding to Lady Netta, he discovers her guards have been killed and Lady Netta is missing.
In this final installment of the saga of Tahn Dorn, readers can see not only how a person might overcome his past, but also the power of love and faith. The theme of revenge--even though the vengeful one has no reason to feel so--is explored well. And there is also a nice twist of words in a family motto where one party uses them for evil while another can only see the spiritual connotation. I really enjoyed this story. A lot of supernatural elements often go unwritten these days, but they can really add to the book. Although the characters had a lot of depth, I wish I had read the first books in the series to better know them and from where they came. All in all this was a well-written novel where the characters stayed with me long after the book has concluded. I highly recommend it--though you may want to start at the beginning of the series to get full enjoyment and appreciation. Armchair Interviews says: A book about revenge and the power of love and faith.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
More like 4.5 stars. Great story!,
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I've always enjoyed historicals from the era of knights, castles and ladies in waiting. This story began with danger and treachery and escalated until I thought for sure there was no way the mess Tahn found himself in could get any worse. The author did a fabulous job pulling me into the story, making me care about the characters, and giving me just enough info to get a feel for the two previous books in the series without telling me too many boring facts (This is book 3.) The author also brought the story to a satisfying conclusion without leaving loose ends that make you want to hurl the book at the wall.
The love story was great, the abuse--brutal, the villains--evil, and the resolution believable, yet miraculous. Wonderful story. I just wish I'd read the first two books first because I can see from Tahn's transformation that he suffered a lot and I would've enjoyed getting to know him better before finding out how it all ends. This can be read as a "stand alone" title, but I think it would be even better as the true conclusion to the series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing book, better than the second one.,
By Raine Ishida "Raine" (British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Scarlet Trefoil: A Novel (Paperback)
The first book in the series, Tahn, blew my mind. The second, Return to Alastair, was good, but The Scarlet Trefoil? Amazing. I finished it this afternoon and I have to admit that after so much time with Tahn and Co., it seems that I might be going through a touch of withdrawal. This beautifully written series is one that is not to be ignored. For the lovers of medieval times, a world of knights, swords, lords and ladies, this is your kind of story. Beautifully written with brilliant dialogue, believable characters and amazing imagery, this story won't soon leave you once you've finished the last page.
I'm going to admit that this won't be the last time I read this series. I will probably read it again and again. The ending of The Scarlet Trefoil was a little abrupt, with due reason, of course, but I am a little disappointed. I do not expect another book after this one, but it would be nice to see what happens afterwards, perhaps with the other mercenaries, and the children once they'd grown. Will Turis have a king? Will Bennamin Trillett die like a dream suggests? What about Tiarra, Tahn's sister? These are not spoilers, but merely questions I have at the end of this lovely series. Do yourself a favor and read them all. If not the second and third, at least read Tahn.
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