The Sunne in Gold [Paperback]

Nene Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 2001

The courageous and lusty Lady Cathelin O'Cameron - known to the English as the awesome knight Blacksunne - returns boldly home from the Crusades only to discover that her family's estate of Inishowen has been usurped by a traitor. Triumphing over her enemies, the fierce Irish warrior who has never known defeat in battle surrenders her heart to a beautiful Muslim slave-girl, though her own soul is scarred deeply by a horrific wounding from the past. Dark family intrigue and jealous envy will try and tear them apart but the greatest threat comes from within. Madrigal harbors many secrets; the one closest to her heart will either bring these women together forever or rend their love asunder in a blaze of obsessive madness and murderous intent. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of the captivating adventure, heart-stopping suspense and unforgettable romance that is... The Sunne in Gold.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I was thoroughly entranced by the story and characters, despite the high melodrama and historical inaccuracies. -- From Out and About (in Virginia) Dec. 2001

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Shady Ladies Press (March 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970212704
• ISBN-13: 978-0970212702
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,067,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Clever Melodrama, August 29, 2001

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This review is from: The Sunne in Gold (Paperback)

The novel is set in medival times, in Ireland, when people were embracing new ideologies but also still clinging to older more barbaric beliefs as well.

Our two main heroines are well defined and I found it easy to be interested in them, and care about them. One of them is Cathelin O'Cameron, a strong warrior woman also known as the knight, Blacksunne. The other is a beautiful Muslim woman, Madrigal, who has known slavery. The story revolves around these two women, their growing love for one another, and those who would plot against them.

I especially liked the way the author used expressions and language of that time period, also attitudes and the environment were very well described so that I felt the characters, their story and their surroundings all fit together.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful read, April 23, 2001

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This review is from: The Sunne in Gold (Paperback)

Sunne In Gold was a treat from beginning to end. The author grabbed me from the first few pages and kept me up WAY too late one night reading. One of my favorite aspects of the book was the great historical flavor. The characters' dialogue, clothes, the setting, etc., all lent themselves to several hours of wonderful escape. The love story was sweet but not gaggy and it was a gratifying to read about two women with such strong, vibrant personalities. Give this one a try! You won't be disappointed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Right Proper Roller Coaster Ride, January 11, 2002

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This review is from: The Sunne in Gold (Paperback)

This was a really fun book to read, an adventure of a welcome sort for anyone who wants a bit of lesbian swashbuckling along with the love story.

I bought it because someone else compared it to Laura Adams/Karin Kallmaker's "Sleight of Hand." Well, that is a bit of a stretch. I've read Sleight three times now and have yet to find a flaw of any kind. The flaws in this book are apparent on the first reading.

The flaws aren't so very terrible, though. Yes, a couple of historical inaccuracies, but a whole bunch of details that were dead on, right down to King Richard's sexuality. There were a couple of jerky switches of point of view, but those smoothed out completely. The villainy was terrible, the winsome lasses exceedingly so! Sometimes the action was a bit predictable, but the way it was executed was still a thrilling, diverting and entertaining read. As another reviewer said, a lesbian knight story, at last!

I want more from Nene Adams because I enjoyed this book so much. How about a sequel? That would be *most* pleasing!