Warrior's Lady
by Gerri Russell
For the medieval lover who cherishes both history
and the mythical, magical medieval world
Publisher:
Leisure Books (September 2008)
After seeing his brother James killed by a blade with clan markings,
Camden Lockhart swears revenge on the entire Ruthven clan. In a moment
of impulsiveness, Camden hires a man to do just that! Rhiannon Ruthven
escapes the brutality of her brothers by escaping to an abbey but
Mother Agnes has another plan for her. In a desperate attempt to
capture the celebrated Charm Stone to increase his power, the
Archbishop had accused Violet's mother of witchcraft. Without James or
Camden to intervene, Clara handed over Violet and the celebrated Charm
Stone to Mother Agnes. Now in an effort to protect the Charm Stone and
keep Violet safe, Mother Agnes charges Rhiannon with the duty as
Violet's protector on a perilous journey to the Ruthven castle. Having
vowed vengeance on all Ruthvens, Camden is shocked to discover a female
Ruthven right at his doorstep. Honor demands that he protect her but
little does he realize all the forces at play who wish to destroy her.
As Camden discovers Rhiannon's skill, determination and heart all
focused on protecting Violet, to the point of risking her life for
others, Rhiannon's spirit transforms the heart of this a warrior, a man
almost destroyed by his lust for vengeance. Can he protect her from the
killer he hired and those wishing to possess the healing powers of the
Charm Stone? Can the Charm Stone unite the Ruthvens and the Lockharts
with love?
In WARRIOR'S LADY, the third
in her Scottish Stones of Destiny series, Gerri Russell creates a
passionate medieval tale of love, danger, and legend all together with
a twist of paranormal power. Rhiannon is a wounded soul, a woman who
feels herself alone and unwanted and yet her heart is all goodness. Her
love for Violet and indeed for Camden fills her with an inner strength,
rather allowing it to surface even in the most dangerous moments. She
will do everything within her power to protect Violet and teach her how
to stand up and protect herself. Camden is a warrior, a man ruled by
intense emotion and yet when everyone else in his castle resents
Rhiannon, Camden's fairness and integrity shine forth. Gerri Russell
creates a stunning portrait of her villains that fills this romance
with exciting, suspenseful drama as the archbishop and his mother
scheme and plot. In an unexpected way, even their story moved this
reader. I found myself craving justice for all their misdeeds and yet,
Gerri Russell created in them a multi-dimensional portrait from which I
easily understood their motivations. Gerri Russell has a gift for
peering into the hearts of all her characters and placing them within
adventures that keep readers locked into captivating drama.
Gerri Russell, winner of the American Title contest, finishes this
wonderful series with a masterstroke. A new fresh, powerful voice
within the genre, Gerri Russell is an author for the medieval lover who
cherishes both history and the mythical, magical medieval world. With a
paranormal aspect taken from medieval history, the legendary Lee Penny,
WARRIOR'S LADY
takes the reader right into the medieval period with its legends and
conflicts and above all with a hero and heroine whose hearts heal one
another with a power just as great as the Charm Stone itself. Combining
action, dynamic conflicts and depth of emotion, WARRIOR'S LADY is an impelling tale
of medieval love and freedom. WARRIOR'S
LADY grabs from the initial prologue and doesn't let go until
the last page. This reader would relish the expansion of the this
captivating series beyond a trilogy!
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