When Synnovea's wards try to marry her off to an old man, Synnovea looks to Colonel Rycroft to ruin her reputation and prevent the match. Her deceit, however, turns the love the Colonel felt for her into rage, and she must live with the consequences of her actions or try to win his heart again.
Woodiwiss is great, as usual.
Great historical romance.
After being rescued by Colonel Tyrone Rycroft, the beautiful, highborn Synnovea repays his kindness with deceit, ensnaring the soldier-of-fortune in a net of seduction.
historical romance
A classic Woodiwiss .... romantic, adventure. Good read.
Great read.
Good romance read
A classic historical romance
Good read for winter nights.
From back cover:
"From the incomparable Kathleen E. Woodiwiss comes her most sensuous and unforgettable novel~a soul-stirring tale of desire, deception, romantic adventure...and consummate, passionate love born amid the grand sweep of epic events"
"From the incomparable Kathleen E. Woodiwiss comes her most sensuous and unforgettable novel~a soul-stirring tale of desire, deception, romantic adventure...and consummate, passionate love born amid the grand sweep of epic events"
Its been a long time since I read this, but I remember it as quite the page turner!
I completely loved this book and I reccomend it to anyone.
In a world of opulent splendor, destiny unites them--a beautiful countess of royal blood and a darling soldier-of-fortune. Once the bold adventurer saved the life of the highborn lady--and now she repays his courage by deceit. . .ensnaring him an inescapable web of irresistible seduction.In a magnificent court rife with dangerous plots, the handsome British Colonel, Tyrone Rycroft, falls unwitting but willing prey to the amorous intrigues of a regal temptress. But the lovely Synnovea, betrayed by her own impassioned yearnings for the brave and virile stranger, is consumed by the raging fires she ignites. . .but is powerless to control.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Great male character, August 28, 2000
Reviewer: Deanna Roy (Texas) - See all my reviews
When Synnovea's wards try to marry her off to an old man, Synnovea looks to Colonel Rycroft to ruin her reputation and prevent the match. Her deceit, however, turns the love the Colonel felt for her into rage, and she must live with the consequences of her actions or try to win his heart again.
Great male character, August 28, 2000
Reviewer: Deanna Roy (Texas) - See all my reviews
When Synnovea's wards try to marry her off to an old man, Synnovea looks to Colonel Rycroft to ruin her reputation and prevent the match. Her deceit, however, turns the love the Colonel felt for her into rage, and she must live with the consequences of her actions or try to win his heart again.
In a world of opulent splendor, destiny unites them -- a beautiful countess of royal blood and a daring soldier-of-fortune. Once the bold adventurer saved the life of the highborn lady -- and now she repays his courage by deceit...ensnaring him in an inescapable web of irresistible seduction.
Deanna Roy "Writer and Photographer" (Texas)
When Synnovea's wards try to marry her off to an old man, Synnovea looks to Colonel Rycroft to ruin her reputation and prevent the match. Her deceit, however, turns the love the Colonel felt for her into rage, and she must live with the consequences of her actions or try to win his heart again.
This is the standard Woodiwiss fare: tempestuous and well done. Synnovea is not one of my favorite Woodiwiss characters, but our cheers go to the Colonel. As usual, a lively side character, Natasha, adds some spark to an otherwise lackluster story line.
When Synnovea's wards try to marry her off to an old man, Synnovea looks to Colonel Rycroft to ruin her reputation and prevent the match. Her deceit, however, turns the love the Colonel felt for her into rage, and she must live with the consequences of her actions or try to win his heart again.
This is the standard Woodiwiss fare: tempestuous and well done. Synnovea is not one of my favorite Woodiwiss characters, but our cheers go to the Colonel. As usual, a lively side character, Natasha, adds some spark to an otherwise lackluster story line.
in a world of opulent splendor, destiny unites them.....a beautiful countess of royal blood and a daring soldier-of-fortune. Once the bold adventurer saved the life of the highborn lady.....and now she repays his courage by deceit....ensnaring him in an inescapable web of irrestible seduction
In a world of opulent splendor, destiny unites them-a beautiful countess of royal blood and a daring soldier-of-fortune. Once the bold adventurer saved the life of the highborn lady-and now she repays his courage by deceit...ensnaring him in an inescapable web of irresistible seduction.
In a magnificent court life with dangerous plots, the handsome British Colonel, Tyrone Rycroft, falls unwitting but willing prey to the amorous intrigues of a regal temptress. But the lovely Synnovea, betrayed by her own impassioned yearnings for the brave and virile stranger, is consumed by the raging fires she ignites...but is powerless to control.
In a magnificent court life with dangerous plots, the handsome British Colonel, Tyrone Rycroft, falls unwitting but willing prey to the amorous intrigues of a regal temptress. But the lovely Synnovea, betrayed by her own impassioned yearnings for the brave and virile stranger, is consumed by the raging fires she ignites...but is powerless to control.
Excellent. Too a rare Bookclub edition book in Hardcover
