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"Medieval With A Twist"
Reviewed by Cynthia Meidinger
Posted September 3, 2002

When Ysabella was eighteen she married Merlyn Lammergeier, laird of Ravensmuir. She was a peasant girl, but her temperament, which matched her fiery red hair, had brought her to Merlyn's notice. They shared a wonderful two weeks, then Ysabella had discovered Merlyn's secret. She fled back to Read more...

"Great medieval"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted September 15, 2002

In 1371, Merlyn Lammergeir goes to see his estranged wife Ysabella, but she rejects him as she has done for the past five years since she learned he peddled religious relics. Ysabella works extremely hard as an ale maker to provide food and shelter for her sister and brother. Read more...

Summary

Merlyn, the eldest, as dark and enigmatic as a new moon, is the first of whom we shall hear. His wife, Ysabella, fled his side five years past when she learned the truth about him. She thinks the matter resolved, when Merlyn comes to her again, entreating her aid. Shocked by her response to his presence, she does the only sensible deed, and declines to aid the thief and murderer who is still her spouse.

And the very next day, word comes to Ysabella that Merlyn has been murdered...and worse, he has willed his every possession to her. This includes the family keep of Ravensmuir....but does it include Merlyn's notorious trade?