Sword of Rhoswen

Brenda Williamson

Publisher:
Samhain Publishing

Release Date:
March 14, 2006

Genres:
Historical Romance Fantasy
Medieval

ISBN:
eBook
1599980142
Print
9781599981192
Kindle
No ISBN

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Reviewed by
Jennifer Ray

Review Posted:
June 2008

Although they’ve never met, Brienna and Brogan have given a blood vow to marry each other in order to ally their two kingdoms against a shared adversary.

Despite the betrothal arranged by their fathers, Brogan is in no hurry to wed Brienna, nor does he even wish to meet her, believing only the most undesirable women would be subject to arranged marriages. Not only that, but Brienna bears the name of his sworn enemy – Rhoswen, and is rumored to be a Mystic Healer in a time when magic is greatly mistrusted.

When Brienna finds herself suddenly crowned Queen upon the untimely death of her father, she realizes the time has come to cement the alliance between the two kingdoms and determines to present herself in person to her wayward fiancé.

Disguising herself as a handmaiden to the Queen for security, Brienna meets none other than Brogan on her journey, whom she believes to be a warrior in the service of her betrothed.

Brogan and Brienna fall in love while believing their love is forbidden, but can they overcome the obstacles of mistrust, prejudice, and a most formidable enemy determined to have Brienna for his own wife?

What can I say? This story had everything: a dastardly villain, a dashing and dangerous hero, a strong and noble heroine, and plenty of action and steam to satisfy anyone. There was just nothing wrong with this story!

SWORD OF RHOSWEN is the second book of Williamson’s that I’ve read, and it is my favorite. The hero and heroine of the story match each other in their self-sacrificing nobility, and their heartbreak in what they believe is a forbidden tryst is tear-jerking.

The author weaves a compelling story with surprising plot twists and secrets that I find her so adept with.

I understand it is Williamson's intent to follow this one up with a sequel in the future, and I will be buying it the day it is released!

Note:  This review was originally written by Jennifer Ray for another review site.  It is being reposted at Wild on Books.

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