When Garron of Kersey returns home from the king's service to claim his title as Baron Wareham, he's shocked to find Wareham Castle very nearly destroyed by a man called the Black Demon.
According to the last starving servants inside the castle walls, the Black Demon was looking for silver belonging to Garron's brother Arthur. Among his remaining servants is the enigmatic Merry, the bastard child of the castle's priest. Garron quickly suspects that she is much more than a servant: She reads and writes and makes lists, just as he does. They work together to bring Wareham back to its former splendor.
But this is only the beginning. Did Arthur have a cache of silver? Who is the Black Demon? And the biggest question of all: Who is Merry?
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"I loved it! I thought this book great fun although the first chapter lagged but after that the plot took twists and turns, leaving me alternately laughing and horrified. Some readers might be put off by the witch mother who kidnaps her own daughter but I thought the heroine led the hero a merry chase and everything came out all right in the end." — Gaile (5 out of 5 stars)
"I loved it! I thought this book great fun although the first chapter lagged but after that the plot took twists and turns, leaving me alternately laughing and horrified. Some readers might be put off by the witch mother who kidnaps her own daughter but I thought the heroine led the hero a merry chase and everything came out all right in the end."
" This is the first book I've read by Catherine Coulter, and I really enjoyed it! "
" This was fine -- a typical medieval romance. Not as good as the FBI series. "
" I picked this book up (as I sometimes do) to remind myself that reading doesn't always have to be edifying or educational -- it can occasionally just be fun. Unfortunately, the book didn't actually end up being all that fun. Shame. :( "
" If you like this author and history, you will probably enjoy this book. "
" Got through it but didn't like it much. I don't think I'm into the medieval romance novels. "
" I was hooked from page one on I had a hard time to put it down, did now expect half the twists and turns in this novel.. the ending was great. Maybe a sequel? Thanks for a great read. "
" Not a bad book, I like medieval english history but I didnt care for the characters, the story was a little flat. "
" This book was sub-par. I actually listened to it on tape on my way to/from work and though I love this time frame and I'm all about a good romance, but this was so predictable. It kind of reminded me of a secular version of "Knight and the Dove" by Lori Wick. "
" Eh. Never finished it and didn't wonder what happened. "
" The ending was extremely weak, but the story was good. It's not a great early England story. Fun, yes. More, no. "
" Couldn't get into this book, never finished it. "
" This one proves that buying them at a second-hand store is just as risky as Ebay. "
" ok book, very grafic sex in some places. "
" I think I have read every one of her books - for some reason I just really like this author!! "
" Fit the bill for an easy romance. Protagonist was somewhat interesting, love interest was a bit of a dolt. Not bad. "
" This one was not one of Catherine Coulter's books. It was bad enough to make me wonder if she isn't letting unknowns publish under her name. Skip this one. "
" Would give it 1.5 stars. Silly really. "
" I really loved the plot twists I wouldn't mind reading the companions of these books though they are a series this book can stand alone. The only thing I do have to say is she didn't need to end the chapter with the last paragraph. "
" Despite negative reviews I really enjoyed reading this book it was interesting and a delightfully easy read. I enjoyed books from this era though. "
" This was ok. A good Sunday afternoon read and I actually didn't guess the ending which I guess is a pretty good feat. "
" I've read much better Catherine Coulter books and this one didn't stand out at all. "
" So, never having read a Catherine Coulter book I felt it was my duty as a good librarian to at least try some popular fiction writers, and see what they offer. This was a disappointment--cliches, formulaic, predictable. "
" I didn't realize this was part of a series. I enjoyed the book and was engaged throughout the book. I will definitely have to check out what other books were written. "
" A fun, frivolous last spring break read. "
Catherine Coulter is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eighty-seven novels, including the FBI Thriller series and A Brit in the FBI international thriller series, cowritten with J. T. Ellison.
Anne Flosnik, a seasoned audiobook narrator, has over four hundred titles to her credit and several awards and distinctions, including AudioFile Earphones Awards, a USA Today Recommended Listening selection, an AudioFile “Best Narration of the Year” selection in 2009, and the American Library Association’s Special Services to Children Award. She has also been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an award-winning British actress with lead credits on stage, on television, and in commercials and voice-overs.
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