For medieval romance lovers, this one should be on your
keeper shelf. I loved it, and though it was my first by Mills, it was not my last.
Set in 11th Century Normandy and England, this is
the story of Eleanor of Nantes, daughter of a Norman count. She is young and
innocent, but oh so courageous and spirited. When William I first encounters
her defending her bastard half-brother, Roger FitzGilbert, the king is taken
with her and would betroth her to his own son, Henry. But fate takes a harsh
turn upon her mother’s death and 12-year-old Eleanor is sent to a convent to
stay until she is 19. And another would swear to have her, rich, powerful and cruel
Robert of Belesme. Her heart, however, belongs to Roger, who unknown to her, is
not her brother at all.
Eleanor is a heroine to admire, consistent in her strength,
intelligence and nobility of character. Roger is the kind of knight every woman
longs for. He sees all Eleanor’s faults and loves her passionately, proudly,
notwithstanding. Robert of Belesme, the villain who is obsessed with Eleanor,
is terrible and cruel yet also strangely sympathetic. The story is rich in historical details with an intricately woven plot, fast-moving dialog and action.
It’s a page-turner and so well written. I recommend it!
The Fire Series:
Lady of Fire
Fire and Steel
Hearts of Fire
The Fire and The Fury
Winter Roses
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