Ardys Trevallon is passionate about fencing and learning. Fortunately, living at Queen Elizabeth I's court allows her to enjoy both. The queen sees to it that Ardys is given a suitable education, and her father's position as fencing master allows her to unofficially test her sword skills against any man at court. When her father dies, Ardys reluctantly decides it is time to return home to Cornwall, but the ship is captured by Captain Desmond Kirkconnell. The roguish Irish pirate quickly discovers that Ardys is more than his match with a sword, and they become lovers. Ardys is then taken hostage by the elegantly wicked Francois de la Roche, and Desmond must set sail to reclaim the woman he loves. Scott-Turner takes readers on a fascinating, if occasionally bumpy, journey from the glittering court of Elizabeth I to the sun-drenched Caribbean as two star-crossed lovers battle fate to find happiness in a story that should please readers who relish romances filled with swashbuckling adventure. John Charles
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"This novel is rich with historical detail, from the intricacies of court dress in an age of farthingales and high ruffed collars, to the furnishings of various abodes. Historical context is provided as characters interact with real figures from history, such as Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh. The refinements of the age present a stark contrast to the brutalities of warfare and personal vendettas, also vividly depicted in this swashbuckling adventure.
For a nonstop tale of passion and adventure on land and sea, dive into THE QUEEN'S FENCER. Though the love story occasionally takes a back seat to the adventure, this fast-paced debut novel will make readers eager to see what author Caitlin Scott-Turner comes up with next!" --America Online Romance Fiction Forum, April 2005 (America Online's Romance Fiction Forum 20050304)
"Scott-Turner takes readers on a fascinating , if occasionally bumpy, journey from the glittering court of Elizabeth I to the sun-drenched Caribbean as two star-crossed lovers battle fate to find happiness in a story that should please readers who relish romances filled with swashbuckling adventure."
--BookList, March 2005 (Booklist 20050301)
"Ardys Trevallon is passionate about fencing and learning. Fortunately, living at Queen Elizabeth I's court allows her to enjoy both. The queen sees to it that Ardys is given a suitable education, and her father's position as fencing master allows her to unofficially test her sword skills against any man at court. When her father dies, Ardys reluctantly decides it is time to return home to Cornwall, but the ship is captured by Captain Desmond Kirkconnell. The roguish Irish pirate quickly discovers that Ardys is more than his match with a sword, and they become lovers. Ardys is then taken hostage by the elegantly wicked Francois de la Roche, and Desmond must set sail to reclaim the woman he loves. Scott-Turner takes readers on a fascinating, if occasionally bumpy, journey from the glittering court of Elizabeth I to the sun-drenched Caribbean as two star-crossed lovers battle fate to find happiness in a story that should please readers who relish romances filled with swashbuckling adventure."
--Booklist, March 2005 (Booklist )
"The Queen's Fencer is an exciting, well-written account of a dynamic period when pirates roved the seas. Depiction of court life is extremely realistic, especially with historical figure such as Queen Elizabeth, Lord Essex, and Sir Walter Ralegh playing important roles in the story. Intricate details of fencing and the authors's obvious knowledge of sailing put the reader in each scene.
Swashbuckling pirates, court intrigue, and a powerful love story make the The Queen's Fencer impossible to put down. Don't miss this terrific book."
--Romance Reviews Today, March 2005 (Romance Reviews Today )
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