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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
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 very good novel; 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 & 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 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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Warrior, December 3, 2005
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
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Historically inaccurate, but well written, January 17, 2006
When I first realized that the book was about Alexander the Great's son, I immediately bought it, hoping for a few pieces about Alexander the Great.
Historical accuracy is somewhat null and void in this book, especially since Alexander IV was murdered at the age of 12 or 13, along with his mother Roxane. One also wonders why a CGI'ed version of Brad Pitt in Troy is on the cover, but that's neither here nor there.
I had trouble reading this book mainly because Roxane was never a warrior, and Alexander sometimes came across as a spoiled brat, something I doubt his father would have approved of, had he lived.
The pieces concerning Kiara and Eire/Ireland were fascinating, and were what made the book worthy of finishing it.
There were a few grammatical errors and typos, and the historical inaccuracies also drew my eye. However, both prose and dialogue flowed beautifully.
For those looking for Alexander the Great, look elsewhere. For those who want a different flavor of historical romance, this may be the book for you.
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