Swan Road [Hardcover]

Rebecca Brandewyne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995

The New York Times bestselling author of Desperado and Rainbow's End pens a new tale of Vikings and passion. The ravishing Welsh princess Rhowenna has the gift of "second sight" and knows that her future is in the passionate arms of a dashing Norseman. When the blond-bearded giant captures her in a brutal invasion, passion--and intrigue--follow.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In the 9th century Wulfgar Bloodaxe, the illegitimate son of Ragnar, legendary king of the Northland, aspires to improve his bastard's lot. In pursuit of that end, he decides to take Princess Rhowenna of Usk hostage to exact a ransom from her betrothed, Prince Cerdic. Wulfgar, who has sworn fealty to Olaf the Sea Bull, convinces him to raid Usk; after Olaf dies in battle, Wulfgar claims Olaf's ship and homestead for his own. But Ivar, Ragnar's eldest and favorite son, wants Rhowenna and the ransom for himself. Wulfgar protects Rhowenna by having her switch identities with her servant (who conveniently resembles her). This also enables Wulfgar to claim Rhowenna "the servant" as his woman, offering him liberties he wouldn't have with Rhowenna "the princess." Of course, Wulfgar is more sensitive than the average warrior, since he was an outcast, so instead of raping Rhowenna, he seduces her. But their bliss is interrupted by the appearance of Ivar and Ragnar. Brandewyne ( Desperado ) infuses the standard plot with shocking details, such as Ivar's peeling the skin off a man's back and breaking his ribs away one by one. Doubleday Book Club featured alternate.
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From Library Journal

In this historical romance, Brandewyne offers a tale of love between a Welsh princess and a Viking raider. Severn House books can be ordered directly at a discount by calling 800-830-3044.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Severn House Publishers; First Edition edition (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0727847589
• ISBN-13: 978-0727847584
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,950,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Way too bloody, November 18, 2001

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D. Waizer (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swan Road (Hardcover)

This book was way too bloody for my taste. I could have done without the decapitations, spouting blood and gang rapes. It often seemed as if the author felt she invested too much time in researching the period to leave out historical information that was ultimately unnecessary and confusing. It was hard to believe in her characters -- the heroine falls in love with a bloody marauder who attacked her homeland. A bastard raised in poverty spouts poetry to this princess. Not very believable.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars swan road, March 8, 2000

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Cheryl L. Olson (miami, florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swan Road (Hardcover)

I can't believe there is anything less than a 4 star rating for this book. It was written with much detail reflecting the times and kept me on the edge as to how the hero was going to protect his beloved from the enemy. It is on my keeper shelf and one of my favorite "Rebecca" books. I highly recommend it. The cover illustrations are beautiful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very well-written., February 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Swan Road (Mass Market Paperback)

The author did a fine job of balancing romance with period information. Unlike many romance novels written about the 9th century Europe, the book lets us glimpse the social and political structures of the time.