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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
PASSION, POWER AND CONTROL, July 25, 2001
LORD OF THE MIST is one of those rare romance novels that mixes wild adventure, danger, mystery and heart-stopping suspense. The author, Ann Lawrence, has written the kind of novel we'll probably keep and want to read again. We can definitely recommend it to our friends.Lord Durand de Marle's wife has recently died in childbirth, when he meets his new daughter's voluptuous, yet kindly wet nurse, Christina, who is married to the abusive and philandering Simon le Gros. These intertwining relationships cause tempers to flare, accusations to be made and justice to be sought. That's about all one can write without starting to give away the plot which is well hidden, thickened and spiraled. LORD OF THE MIST is is an excellent "can't-put-it-down" book.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exciting medieval romance, July 22, 2001
In 1205 England, Lord Durand de Marle buries his adulterous wife Marion without shedding a tear. Durand struggles to even say a prayer for his spouse, but finally manages one while also asking for his own forgiveness for leaving her alone so often while he fought in battles. He plans to ignore his new baby daughter because he doubts he is the sire. He feels that his fifteen-year-old and twelve-year-old sons are from his seed. Durand does find his child's nurse Christina quite attractive. She reciprocates as she sees a kindness inside of him. However, she is married to the odious Simon le Gros, an avaricious individual who wants his wife to insure that Durand's infant stays ill so he has need of them. Realizing an opportunity based on the obvious longing between his spouse and his lord, Simon seizes the moment by accusing Christina of treachery towards King John. Only Durand who loves Christina stands in the way of her certain death. Though Simon the villain does not have one redeeming quality, readers will delight at hissing at this gross individual serving as the counterpoint to the lead duo. The story line moves rather quickly, bringing alive the reign of King John especially through the vivid secondary cast. Fans of medieval romance will find the juxtaposition of Simon vs. Durand and Christina quite a spectacle that shows why award winning Ann Lawrence's previous sub-genre entry, LORD OF THE KEEP, is so popular. Harriet Klausner
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Could not put it down!, July 17, 2001
Set in England, the year 1205. Durand de Marle returned home from the king to find his wife, Marion, dead. She had died while giving birth to Felice. But unlike his two sons, Durand had reason to believe Felice was not of his blood! Cristina le Gros was hired as the wet nurse. Her babe had died recently and Felice loved her dearly. Cristina was the wife of a merchant, Simon le Gros. While she was true to her marriage vows, Simon was an adulterous many times over! Cristina was also talented at using herbs to make soothing potions, soaps, cremes, and the like for those of the castle. An attraction between Durand and Cristina was immediate upon meeting, but neither ever gave into their wants. Until ... Thieves attacked a traveling party, killing the Bishop Domnic. Found in one of the guard's possessions was a valuable book, a copy of Aelfric's Nominum Herbarum, belonging to Durand. King John was visiting Durand and traced the theft back to Simon. Once justice was served, Cristina was charged as an accessory! All knew the charges false. Someone was out to kill Cristina and had the ear of the royal family! Durand had to find the villain, without angering the king! ***** Full of betrayal, suspense, and mystery! It is obvious the author took much time in doing research for this novel! It is extremely well written and crafted in such a way that readers will not want to put it down until the story is finished! Excellent! *****
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