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Tangled Hearts

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Here is a romance to warm the heart. Set at the turn of the 18th century it follows the fortunes of Richelda, impoverished daughter of a now-dead Jacobite. Haunted by the childhood oath she made at her father's instigation, to regain their ancestral home seized by Parliament during the Civil War, Richelda knows she has little chance of fulfilling that oath - until her wealthy aunt promises to make Richelda her heiress. But there is a condition; she must marry the man of her aunt's choosing- Viscount Lord Chesney. Richelda's feelings for Chesney are ambivalent and her heart already belongs to her childhood companion, Dudley. Unfortunately Dudley is penniless.
Love and betrayal, misplaced loyalties, even the legend of a treasure trove all make this an engaging story with well-rounded, believable characters. The author's attention to historical detail brings period and place vividly to life. I look forward to reading more from Rosemary Morris.

Tangled Hearts is a complete delight. Ms. Morris has crafted wonderful characters, an enthralling plot, and a romance that will warm your heart. If you are a lover of historical romance, this is a must read.

I enjoyed this book, the authors' knowledge of the time period brings it alive, the characters are interesting and the plot carries them forward, while the romance is all it should be. Set in the time of William and Mary, the aristocracy is jockeying for position with the new rulers, while old disputes still play out. History buffs who enjoy a satisfying romance will definitely enjoy this work

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. The characters whisk you away to an altogether finer time, where honour was paramount and values still had value. Well-crafted characters take you on an intriguing journey to find true love, true friendship and long lost treasure. A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Bloodstone Castle
Heinrich the Fowler: Father of the Ottonian Empire

As a young child, Richelda Shaw's ancestral home is sequestered after Charles I's execution. Just before her father abandons Richelda and her mother to flee the country, he makes Richelda promise to reclaim their home one day and find the buried treasure secreted somewhere within its walls.

As Richelda grows to womanhood, her mother dies and she is completely alone and destitute. Only Elsie, her nursemaid and servant, remains to care for her.

Richelda grows up with Dudley, the parson's son and she declares her love for him. But Dudley is ambitious and he yearns to be rich. He makes it known to Richelda that he will never marry her.

Meanwhile, in an effort to honor the promise she made her father, Richelda secures a gun and accosts the man she believes owns her familial home. The man is a Viscount and her attempt to restore her home fails.

Meanwhile, Richelda's wealthy aunt seeks her out and makes her heir to a vast fortune. Richelda once again enjoys the privileges of a life of luxury. Her aunt arranges a marriage for her - to the same Viscount Richelda held at gunpoint.

In her search to restore her ancestral home and locate the legendary treasurer, Richelda fights for freedom and love. Because her heart has always been on Dudley, she fails to open her heart to the Viscount. As she nears discovering the secret treasure, treachery and betrayal threaten her very existence.

Rosemary Morris weaves a splendid tale that kept me awake until the early morning hours. The characters seem authentic and very well developed, changing and growing more complex as the story unfolds. The prose is smooth and flowing. The burgeoning love between Richelda and the Viscount evolves at a realistic pace. I especially enjoyed the tension that led to a highly satisfying ending that was touched with mystery and decorated with gothic detail. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves historical romance and the Queen Anne or Regency eras of England's turbulent history.