The Wolf Hunt
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (575 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0312873328 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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But can she do so before it is too late?Rich in romance, and intrigue, steeped in history and wonder, The Wolf Hunt is historical fiction at its best, by one of its most skilled practitioners.Based on one of the Lais of Marie de France, The Wolf Hunt is a breathtaking adventure that showcases, once again, Gillian Bradshaw’s respectability as both a historian and as a novelist.When Marie Penthièvre of Chalendrey is abducted from her Norman priory and taken to Brittany’s court, she vo
Marie PenthiŠvre de Chalandrey is abducted from her convent by knights of Duke Hoel of Brittany he has his eyes on lands held by her father, who is off fighting in the Crusades. From Publishers Weekly Bradshaw's refreshingly candid jaunt into the age of chivalry blends knightly honor and maidenly forbearance with fairy-tale overtones while revealing the uglier side of the feudal system. Bradshaw (Island of Ghosts) solidly grounds her historical fiction, but still lards it with plenty of fairy-tale excitement. Readers will have no trouble guessing the "secret" of the wolf, but that doesn't detract from the fun. Marie later befriends Eline, who, when Tiarn n disappears and is declared dead, tells Marie that he is a monster and she is well rid of him. They corner the wolf but it licks Hoel's boot and is taken as a pet, becoming a court favorite and changing the lives of all
Satisfying Medieval Fantasy Sires I tried to think of another book this one was like, but the nearestcomparison that came to mind was the movie Ladyhawk. Wolf Huntcombines a medieval setting and characters with Breton fantasy tocreate a very satisfying read.Based on the Lai de Bisclavret by the 12th century poet Marie deFrance, Ms. Bradshaw takes the theme of the shape changer andpopulates the story with interesting characters. The heroine, MariePenthieve of Chalandrey, is the inmate of a convent when she hearsthat her brother is dead. This means that she is the heir toChalandrey, a rich manor in a strategic area betwee. A Unique Perspective on a Werewolf Tiarnan of Talensac is a happy man. He has a profitable estate in Brittany with loyal peasants. He has the admiration of his liege lord for being an outstanding warrior. He is recently married to the beautiful Eline who is in love with him and with the idea of being the lady of his manor. He has rescued the stubbornly honorable Marie Penthiovre after her escape from his lord's knights. Tiarnan also has a secret. He is a werewolf.I was absolutely enthralled by this book. Even if it were simply a historical novel of medevial France, it would be worth reading for its vivid descriptions of . Loved it! HHK What an inventive story! A Werewolf tale told in medieval times! The heroine Marie is wonderful as are the supporting characters. The love story is tender and poignant. The prose flows smoothing and the writing is effortless. I loved it!