1388 A.D. – The Lady Amalie de Vere is the sister to the Robert De Vere, Duke of Ireland, Earl of Oxford, and personal confident and lover to Richard II. When trouble arises between the king and Henry of Bolingbroke, the Duke of Ireland flees for his life, leaving his sister behind and at the mercy of his enemies. Bolingbroke confiscates Hedingham Castle, the duke’s seat, and Lady Amalie along … along with it.
Enter Sir Weston de Royans. A powerful, pious knight from a good Yorkshire family, his first introduction to Lady Amalie is a shocking one. But he eventually comes to know a beautiful, intelligent and humorous young woman who is in great torment and harbors a terrible secret. However, Weston harbors secrets of his own, deep family secrets that he has tried to run from for all of these years.
As Weston and Amalie fall deeply in love, the two of them must reconcile themselves to these secrets and find understanding and forgiveness. For four years, they live happily and peacefully. Then, the situation changes and Weston’s demons resurface again when his grandfather dies and Weston inherits a baronetcy. Weston and Amalie find a new life with Weston’s new title that leads them into danger, vengeance, murder, and a brutal showdown on the tournament fields of Yorkshire where Weston risks his life seeking justice for his beloved Amalie
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Enjoyed? Of course, I did. I do see a difference in what the author currently pens and what she penned five years ago. That is to say, Le Veque’s writing style has matured and is more compelling than ever.
I quickly warm to le Veque’s characters. Sir Weston, once he meets Amalie, knows she needs his protection. Yes, even protection from herself.
Lady Amalie de Vere is a woman of strength, left to fend for herself in a world where men use women to dominate and to feel powerful.
Sir Weston is one of those knight’s which still hold honor above all else, and women as sacred.
Lady Amalie is ready to kill herself. Her shame can not be greater. She’s has been used, abused and in one night’s horror stamped for all time. Pregnant with an unwanted child, she is ready to commit the ultimate sin—death by her own hands.
I was pulled into the story. It is sorrowful and tragic in an unbelivable situation, yet believable in its possibility. It is apparent through all the pain and suffering, love is the greatest thing of all.
The narrator, Sean Patrick Hopkins, didn’t power up the story as I usually enjoy with Le Veque’s writing. His cool manner in the voice of Sir Weston, lacked the vitality of my idea of this hero, being too mild mannered where emotion doesn’t show in his tone.
That being said, the voice and pain which is put into the voice of Sir Weston’s mother is completely believable and had my heart ache.
Don’t miss this story from Le Veque. You will weep with the tragedy of the situation and smile with with the results of true love.
I recently read To The Lady Born. It was part of a boxed set by the author that is no longer available. I loved this book and the story it had to tell. The two main characters were wonderful. Sir Weston de Royans is a knight who has always been devoted to piety, chivalry, and honesty throughout his life. He meets Amalie Leighton Rossington de Vere when assigned as garrison commander of her brother’s castle which was captured. The story focuses on the relationship that develops between them and how each of them deals with what happens to people when it is not necessarily their fault. Love blossoms between them but it is an emotional journey for both. This is a full-length novel and one that I greatly enjoyed reading. Very worthy of 4.5 stars.
Be still my heart. Le Veque’ s hero Sir Weston de Royane is truly a knight in shining armour. Rescuing a desperate woman who only wants to kill herself from the shame of her secret, Weston saves her with love. On my list of keepers, this book will make you laugh and cry. ABSOLUTELY A RECOMMENDED READ!!!
Kathryn Le Veque’s books always make me happy !! Whenever I get a new book I feel like a child at Christmas !! Highly recommended !!
A beautiful romantic story filled with so much heartache and love. I did not want this to end, and I have already pre-ordered the next installment. If you are a fan of knight in shinning armor stories, this is not to be missed! Highly recommend!
I had read this book before in a boxed set. Re-read it today to refresh my memory before The Lord of Winter comes out tomorrow. I felt sorry for Lady Aimlaiee for the brutality she endured and the love she acquired later on. I hated that Weston’s mother was killed. So can’t wait to see what book 2 brings.