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Title: The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss ISBN: 0-380-00778-9 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 March, 1974 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.55 (89 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A great Woodiwiss, but not the best medieval ever written...
Comment: I beg to differ with most of the reviews for this classic. It was a great book, a real classic Woodiwiss, but definately not my favorite medieval romance. I thought 'The Flame and the Flower' was a much better book by her. The problem with 'The Wolf and the Dove' was the endless talk and day to day activity in the castle. I grew bored with it and wished for some serious action scenes or battle scenes since it was taking place during the rein of William the Conqueror in 1066. It was sorely lacking in that department and from the on I lost interest. The plot was solely centered around the female lead and male lead and not much interaction with the vivid history around them. I also agree with another reviewer that said this book lagged and got a little boring then it picked up later on. The characters were well written and the story very real, but the plot kinda dragged. Too much centering on the little squabbles between the two main characters. I also thought the female lead of Aislinn was too forgiving and didn't seem to take what happened to her father and mother seriously enough to fight off the male lead of Wulfgar. It kind of bothered me and hindered the story. What they did to her family and herself for that matter was unforgivable and she seemed to just accept her fate and brushed her 'horror' off like some trivial incident. While the male lead of Wulfgar seemed to be stuck on his childhood ordeal of being a 'bastard' to a knight and cast aside. We as the reader are supposed to feel bad for him and sympathize with his plight, but we're also supposed to forgive and forget what he and his men do to Aislinn and her family. I found that hard to swallow and therefore found the tale not the best in medieval romance by a long shot...try instead 'Kingdom of Dreams' by Judith McNaught for the very best in medieval romance.
~Wulfgar, the 'Iron Wolf of Normandy' sweeps in like some bringer of death when he and his men desend on the hapless village of a Saxon princess and her proud family. He intends to claim it as his own, due his prize for helping William, the Conqueror King who finally took England as his own in 1066. What he is not expecting is a stunning woman of strong will who does not bend to his whim just because he is the 'Iron Wolf' everyone fears. The Norman knight must fight for her love as her hatred burns for him and his kind before another would claim her as his own...
Aislinn is not prepared for the fires that burn in her treacherous heart to betray her when she falls for the Norman knight who destroyed her home and family. But what is worse? The Norman knight who claims her as his own, or the one who is willing to kill to make her his own...The Iron Wolf must find who is traitor and who would try to take what is his. Blood and loyalty will threaten to seperate these two unlikely mates...but true love always finds a way...
Tracy Talley~@
Rating: 5
Summary: THE BEST MEDIEVAL ROMANCE EVER WRITTEN.
Comment: As some other readers have mentioned, this was my 2nd romance novel too (the 1st being KW's The Flame & The Flower). Now, 20+ yrs & uncountable romance books later, this one still stands out as the best medieval romance i've ever read. The time, the characters, the events, all come to life under KW's skillful writing (how i wish she would write another one like this). The passion between Wulfgar & Aislinn is palpable & contrary to some readers' comments, there is no real rape of the heroine (i would never be able to stomach that). The story gives a vivid account of the Battle of Hastings (albeit, more from the normans' perspective) & paints a true picture of a mighty warrior - Wulfgar - i still smile when i think of him *s*, & a strong woman - Aislinn - her strength lies in her wisdom & gentleness. All in all, a wonderful book that you will find yourself reading over & over again (my original finally fell apart). Enjoy!
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the Best I have ever read.
Comment: This book I believe is one of the best that's if you like love. I read this book and I fell in love with it. It's a story of getting over but not forgetting the past and going on. Through tough times and feelings that confuse she fights for her people and her mother and herself. Never giving in even when the impossiable comes she keeps her faith! The new lord of the land will fall in love with her and her with him for a story for the books!
You don't have to believe me but what I write is what I feel and if you feel as though I do I would suggest that you read this because I know you would be very pleased and would want to buy it as I have.
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Title: The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss ISBN: 0380005255 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 April, 1972 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss ISBN: 0380385880 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 August, 1978 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Ashes in the Wind by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss ISBN: 0380769840 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 April, 1981 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: A Rose in Winter by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss ISBN: 0380844001 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 October, 1983 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: So Worthy My Love by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss ISBN: 0380761483 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 October, 1990 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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