A Whisper of Rosemary [Mass Market Paperback]

Colleen Gleason (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Love, intrigue and the grandeur of Medieval England blend into a colorful tapestry under the skillful pen of Colleen Gleason.” -- Linda Colwell, author of When the Lilacs Bloom

About the Author

Colleen’s first novel, A Whisper of Rosemary, was published by Avid Press (now defunct) in 2001. Along with her fascination for medieval England, Colleen enjoys writing stories set in Jane Austen's England.

She recently became addicted to Buffy the Vampire Slayer (thank heaven for DVDs!), and thought... hmm...what would it be like if Buffy had been living during the times of balls and chaperones and the ton? And thus The Gardella Legacy was born.

The first book in the Gardella Legacy series of vampire hunters, The Rest Falls Away, will be released by Signet in January 2007, with the second volume following months later.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Avid Press, LLC (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929613962
• ISBN-13: 978-1929613960
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,598,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Colleen Gleason is the international best-selling author of the Gardella Vampire Chronicles. She has written fifteen books for New American Library, MIRA Books, and HarperCollins (as Joss Ware), and her books have been translated into more than seven languages.

Colleen lives in the Midwest with her family and three dogs, and is currently working on her next novel.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written!!!, August 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: A Whisper of Rosemary (Mass Market Paperback)

Maris is a memorable,likeable heroine. She's feisty, independent, unconventional, yet willing to honor her father's wishes, even if it means losing the man she loves.
Dirick is a knight on a mission to find his father's murderer. He doesn't plan on meeting and falling love with Maris, a woman he cannot hope to marry. A medieval serial killer, the deceit of a forbidden love, and a blackmailing nobleman with a lust for our heroine, bring us a great blend of drama and humor in this marvelous novel set against the backdrop of King Henry's court.
I give A WHISPER OF ROSEMARY my highest recommendation!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the very essence of medieval life, August 12, 2002

By 

C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Whisper of Rosemary (Mass Market Paperback)

At the king's command, Allegra must marry Merele Lareaux although she carries another man's child. On her wedding day, Allegra believes Michael could not bear to see her marry another when she receives word of his departure. Nevertheless, she will never forget the man who fathers her child and still lies hidden within her heart of hearts. She vows that her daughter will never have to face such a loveless marriage.

Eighteen years later, men lie murdered, carefully arranged in a death drama by a madman. The youngest son of victim Harold Derkland vows revenge. On a mission for the king and seeking answers regarding his father's murder, Dirick becomes an undercover guest to Merele Lareaux. He finds himself immediately drawn to his host's only child, Maris. But an intenerate knight without land or wealth cannot hope to marry such a woman. Indeed, Maris has no wish to marry, but must acquiesce to her father's desire for her to marry Victor D'Arcy. Unfortunately, his controlling ways and harsh expectations clash with this spitfire of a woman. Meanwhile, the ruthless Bon de Savrille plots to take Maris for himself.

Author Colleen Gleason creates a complex weave of duplicity, intrigue and love in A WHISPER OF ROSEMARY. Her characters spring to life as she captures the very essence of medieval life. As two generations of women struggle with the challenges and dangers of love, the reader will be swept away with the enthralling adventure. Dark overtones and rabid intentions keep the pace moving rapidly right to the last shocking, yet satisfying moment. A WHISPER OF ROSEMARY comes very highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Win-win: a fabulous read for a good cause!, August 25, 2001

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"fairbridgid" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Whisper of Rosemary (Mass Market Paperback)

I couldn't believe it when I found out about this book! Not only is it set in my favorite time period (the middle ages), but the author is also giving all of her proceeds to charity--one that is near and dear to my heart. My sister has Cystic Fibrosis, and the son of the author of this book also has CF, so she is donating all of her money to CF research. But even if the author was donating money to charity, it wouldn't matter if the book wasn't good. Well, it's not good...it's terrific! It's one of the best medieval romances I've read since Roberta Gellis's Roselynde Chronicles. The research is wonderful and puts you into the time period. The plot is not predictable, nor is it the simple boy-meets-girl-boy-loses-girl story. There is humor and suspense, and the characters (especially Maris and Dirick) are well-defined and interesting. And the end....well, I won't give it away, but this book ended the only way I thought it could! A wonderful adventure!