"Delightful sixteenth century Irish romance"
In the sixteenth century Ireland, Reena Callen grew up
hearing tales about the "Legend" from her father. Now a
young adult, Reena worries that her village will starve to
death due to the malevolent treatment of the new Earl
Peter Kilkern. When a villager John challenges the edict,
Peter has his arm sliced off and has other townsfolk
killed. Reena dresses up as a lad and travels to the estate of the
Legend to gain his help. She displays courage as she asks
him to defend her villagers in exchange for her precise
mapmaking skills. The Legend Magnus accepts her terms.
They journey to her village where he relocates everyone
onto one of his estates vowing to keep them safe and
warning Peter to stay away from them. As Reena and Magnus
become acquainted they fall in love, but first must deal
with the vile Peter who feels he has been slighted by the
relocation of his villagers. Though there is some confusion over the age of the hero,
this delightful sixteenth century Irish romance is a fun
tale that feels more like a medieval story. Fans will
admire the courage of Reena and the loyalty of Magnus'
best friend, but mostly appreciate the strength and
responsibility shown by Magnus. Though Peter is so
malevolent that he offers not one redeeming quality so
that fans will want him to receive his just award,
LEGENDARY WARRIOR is a fine historical that transports the
audience into the past with an ease that reflects on the
author. More works like this and readers will call Donna
Fletcher the legend. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted February 4, 2004
SummaryA Legendary Love Is Born
Reena Cullen grew up listening to tales of the one they
call the "Legend" -- a merciless warrior who is both feared
and respected. So when her village is devastated by a cruel
landlord, she knows in her heart the Legend is the only one
who can rescue her people. But the flesh-and-blood man is
even more powerful and sensuous than the hero she imagined...
Magnus is fascinated by this petite, bold beauty who has
come to him for help. He cannot refuse her, for she has
stirred fires within him as no woman before. Yet another
reason impels him to keep the lady close -- a secret that
could threaten everything she loves. If she uncovers his
dark mysteries, will Reena shun the handsome devil she has
bargained with...or will she surrender completely to a fierce
and dangerous passion?
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