Rescue her daughter, destroy her dragons, defeat his demons, return to his lonely life. How hard can it be?“I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved… the realm of silence is large enough beyond the grave.” George EliotWhen Susan Cunningham’s daughter disappears from school, her pleasant life as a fashionable, dashing, and respectable widow is shattered. Amy is reported to be … shattered. Amy is reported to be chasing a French spy up the Great North Road, and when Susan sets out in pursuit she is forced to accept help from the last person she wants: her childhood friend and adult nemesis, Gil Rutledge.
Gil Rutledge has loved Susan since she was ten and he a boy of twelve. He is determined to oblige her by rescuing her daughter. And if close proximity allows them to rekindle their old friendship, even better. He has no right to ask for more.
Gil and Susan must overcome danger, mystery, ghosts from the past, and their own pride before their journey is complete.
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her life seems alright until her daughter goes missing while chasing a spy. Now she is going to need help to find her and she needs help from the last person she wants to ask. He will help her hoping she will finally see how much he loves her. Can they find the daughter? Will she finally see him for him? Follow their journey
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England 1812 Love lost is often given a second chance and as Gil Rutledge sees Susan Cunningham, the woman he has loved since he was 12, he was struck anew by his feelings. Having been out of the country at war for the last twenty years, Gil is returning home to deal with his family responsibilities. The hated family that had kept he and Susan apart when his elder brother, now deceased, had bought his commission and shipped him off to service.
Susan Cunningham had thought Gil had just left and abandoned her. So finally marrying, having three children and left a widow she cannot not believe it when she sees him. Finding her eldest daughter Amy has left school with her friend Pat, Susan is desperate to find them and bring them home. As Gil finds out what has happened, he insist he help her on her journey as they follow clues that indicate the girls have been kidnapped by a french spy. What you say?
As the two travel together, they try to deny the attraction to each other that has come out stronger that it ever had been. Can they deny their feelings, while searching for answers and uncovering a mystery that takes center stage in their search?
Jude Knight has written a wonderful story with her gift for bringing the story alive and making the reader fully engaged with the characters. I fell in love with Gil, who felt he was not good enough for Susan due to his terrible family and all the horrible things they had done. Susan on the other hand had such strength and determination, but she kept waiting for Gil to make a move. I smiled, wanted to cry with the strong emotions coming out and cheer as the story unfolded.
Do not miss this exciting story that you will hold in your heart long after the last page is turned. Well done Jude Knight..
This is intriguing and suspenseful. Gil and Susan had each once thought that they would marry, but Gil’s brother saw to it that they were parted. Then after years of not seeing each other, Gil forced his way into Susan’s search for her missing daughter. Many truths came to light during that journey, truths that started them thinking of what ifs.
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What a wonderful story this is, there are two different plots running simultaneously in this book. The one of hunting for and locating Susan’s daughter. Then there is the romance between the childhood friends, Susan and Gil who have spent a lot of years fighting to forget each other. It was a delight to read this story.
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This is the 3rd book I’ve read written by Jude Knight; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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This book was such a wonderful read that I couldn’t put it down until I finished reading the very last page! The plot was well written and well planned and the characters, Susan and Gil , were so well fleshed out that I was totally enamored as I turned each and every page until the very end!
This may be my favorite story of the three books in this series so far. It was a very interesting and unique storyline with a lot of twists and turns and unexpected situations. The romance was good, and so was the adventure the two teenage girls had. The only real issue I have, as usual with this author, is the extreme amount of detail and extra scenes that don’t really add much to the story. It seems a lot of people enjoy it, but it’s just a little tedious for me.
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Enjoyable Chase and Romance
It might be silly, but I do love a historical romance book with a good chase! Much of this book is a journey through England and Scotland to first find missing children who deliberately left school in an attempt to track down a spy, and the story continues as the main characters try to figure out what the children have discovered. It was fun to track the story all over Britain. I particularly liked Gil, the hero. He and the heroine had been childhood friends, and as might be typical for youngsters, their relationship had aspects of love/hate. But Gil is a good man and wants to help his former friend in her hour of need. Along the journey, their relationship evolves in a way that is delightful to watch.
There are some issues with this book. While the author did better at maintaining conflict and suspense compared to some of her other books that I have read, I still felt like there were some unnecessary scenes that didn’t really have much of a dramatic impact, move the story forward, or show character. When she attempted to mimic a Scottish accent, it was practically unreadable. Here is an example: “But ’en he got aw radge, and up the twois ay them went tae the bed chamber.” I’m still not quite sure what all of that was supposed to mean. That is very distracting because I just want to know what the person said and keep moving! There were some other issues with grammar, punctuation, and usage. All in all, I enjoy the chase and the romance enough so that they outweighed these other issues.
A book worthy of admiration.
Bummer this is the last book of Jude Knight for a while. I really would like to thank her for putting them on Booksprout! Gil Rutledge is a character that you cannot help to admire and Susan Cunningham she is so determined not to let Gil see her love for him. This story is a second chance for these two, but will they find each other again or will unknown obstacles become roadblocks. There is mystery, suspense and drama mixed into this well-written piece. Do not be surprised when you find tears in your eyes. There is a reason why Jude Knight is a bestselling author and this is an example of why. High praise! So recommend! A must-read book! I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I love everything Jude Knight writes, she makes her characters seem like they are real to me, I love her romance and her ability to make the heroine strong but still be a feminine women. Some historical books have gotten out of control with their heroines being to out going. Her hero are gentleman, the hero in this book Gil Rutledge feels he is not worthy of Susan the heroine. I wanted to ring his neck or kiss him till he saw what a good man he was. Sun daughter goes missing so her and Gil set out on a journey to find her. Another wonderful read. I recommend all the books Mrs. knight writes
I LOVED this splendid Recency tale of soy intrigue, brother betrayal, Haute ton retribution with a tide of familiar support.
The newly titled Viscount Gil Rutledge is my new favorite book hero! His suffering of brotherly betrayal as well as discord at a crumbling estate makes him all the more honourable in his quest to aid his childhood friend, the widow, Susan Cunningham, track down her wayward daughter and friend.
Their story is one of second chance love and family and I couldn’t put it down!
I wholeheartedly recommend this book from Jude Knight whose name has been added to my short list of favorite authors.
Realm of Silence is a perfect read for a vacation road trip of your own!
When Susan Cunningham’s daughter disappears from school, her pleasant life as a fashionable, dashing, and respectable widow is shattered. Amy is reported to be chasing a French spy up the Great North Road, and when Susan sets out in pursuit she is forced to accept help from the last person she wants: her childhood friend and adult nemesis, Gil Rutledge who is now Viscount Rutledge. Gil has loved Susan ‘The Goddess’ since she was ten and he a boy of twelve. He is determined to oblige her by rescuing her daughter. The close proximity allows them to rekindle their old friendship.
A lovely, engrossing read which kept me turning the pages. The characters were very well portrayed & had plenty of depth, I loved Gil & Susan although I could have shaken both of them at times whilst saying talk to each other. Their journey from Cambridge to Edinburgh gave them time to be reacquainted & for the reader to learn more & more about them. I particularly liked that both of them were mature, in their late thirties & had loved each other since they were children. The story flows very well with adventure, secret codes, misunderstandings & of course romance, Gil’s letter, oh my, so beautiful & reduced me to tears. I look forward to more books in the series
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Two decades and hundreds of battlefields has not helped Gil Rutledge forget the love of his life. Nor has it lessened his hatred of certain members of his family that cost his that love. Now facing a familial responsibility, he never wanted Gil must try to find his way through handling the family who wants nothing to do with him. Until the one person he never thought to have any interaction with appears before him in need.
Two decades, a marriage, and three children have Susan Cunningham thinking she has forgotten the one man who held her love. Until he shows up on her doorstep in her hour of need. Her determination to keep the wall built around her heart where it concerns him may not be as strong as she thinks.
As Susan and Gil work together to first find Susan’s daughter then uncover the nefarious plot she discovered will they continue to deny their attraction or give in to the love they’ve always had?
As always, a wonderfully written tale by the talented Jude Knight. Ms. Knight’s writing draws the reader into the story so she feels each emotion the character feels. And what feelings Gil and Susan have!! Susan’s frustration with Gil had me wanting to shake the man! While shaking Susan and asking why she hesitates to tell Gil what she wants. Then yelling at them both to COMMUNICATE!! Oh, and the history of these two, both together and apart, had me bawling while Gil’s interaction with his nieces had me falling in love with him.
Thank you Ms. Knight for another 5+ star read.