The Warrior [Mass Market Paperback]

Judith E. French (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2005

At first his whole world had been the pouch; the sweet scent of his mother her warmth and the steady thud of her pulse. Now he wants to find another world. The warrior is ready to explore. But finding a world his world away from the safety of the creel flat and his mother's hole is hard and dangerous. And for the warrior to make a new world his he has to overcome his fears and the the Enemy. Ages 8+

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Set in the fourth century B.C., French's third installment in her historical trilogy (after The Barbarian and The Conqueror) features the dashing son of Alexander the Great. In Alexandria, Egypt, where the younger Alexander is getting ready for his nuptials with princess Mereret, the daughter of king Ptolemy, Alexander meets the slave girl Kiara, a mysterious green-eyed beauty. Despite a mutual attraction that's both sensual and credible, Alexander continues to prepare for the upcoming royal wedding ceremony. When unforeseen circumstances force Alexander to rely on Kiara to save his life, the plot takes a suspenseful turn as the pair seek to elude their pursuers. Adding further depth is an intriguing subplot involving Alexander's mother, Roxanne, and his stepfather, Kayan, who must face their own challenges. The highly unusual setting and smoothly flowing prose help make this a superior novel of historical romance. (Dec.)
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (December 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843953950
• ISBN-13: 978-0843953954
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #682,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Impulse buy turned out well!, December 19, 2005

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SusieQ (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)

I bought this on impulse from the grocery store, despite the ugliest cover art for the year 2005 gracing the cover. I have read Judith French before & basically enjoyed her writing, so I thought I couldn't go far wrong. And this is a good historical novel, and less a romance novel than one would initially think from reading the back cover blurb. The subplots enrich & enhance the main story of Kiara, the kidnapped Irish slave girl, and Alexander (son of Alexander the Great). I had a few problems with Alexander; he's not such a great "hero", being rather self-absorbed and shallow at times, but he did improve by the end of the story. However, Kiara was a well-drawn heroine, and I enjoyed all the subplots, though I regretted the seemingly abrupt ending of Shashi's romance (don't want to write a spoiler, but the loss of a certain character was regretable).

A solid three stars, because as much as I unexpectedly enjoyed this novel, I don't think I want to read it again & again, the way I want to read my keepers. Well written, well plotted, with more depth than the usual historical romance, but just not a keeper for me.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Warrior, December 3, 2005

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AK "Bro" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)

The son of Alexander the Great and his beloved Roxanne has come of age, and now goes to Egypt to claim his former step-brother's half sister for his bride, making a powerful alliance for the Twin Crowns. However, Roxanne's worst fears come to pass and Alexander IV finds betrayal in Egypt. He also finds an Irish priestess who becomes his source of hope and help in his hour of need, and perhaps more than that. Back home, there is chaos as well. Angry with Roxanne for risking her life in an attempt to give him a son, Kayan has taken their youngest daughter on a military mission while Roxanne's pregnancy runs its course. He and the girl are heading into terrible peril. Roxanne's health is uncertain, and their other daughter is forced to decide whether to hide in the safety of the temple or rise to the duty of her heritage. It may be Roxanne's darkest hour as every one of her loved ones is on the brink of death, or it may be her finest hour.

**** Multiple stories weave together into a seamless saga that is thrilling and heartwarming at once. If you have read the first two books, then this is a must read. ****

Amanda Killgore, Freelance Reviewer

4.0 out of 5 stars The Warrior Rocks, June 24, 2007

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Linda (overseas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)

I read the Alexander trilogy in 3 days...found myself compelled to continue on...The Warrior was awesome but I found myself wanting more of Kiara and Alexander together. My biggest disappointment is of course Prince Val...perhaps a fourth installment can be added titled The Resurrected or The Returned Soldier?
I found myself hating Queen Artakama all over again, finding King Ptolemy despicable, and their daughter Mereret a horror.
Admittedly, while I enjoyed this book, I found myself skipping over some of the "landscape" details and going past the Ava subplot as quickly as I could. I found myself longing for more "relationship" interaction between Shahi and Val and Kiara and Alexandra.
The ending was full of action and suspense...though admittedly, I would have preferred for one more character to prevail and am hopeful he will yet. All in all, a good read. Additionally, I liked Alexander's ghost making his appearance again...whether as a guide or a conscience, it did add to the story.