The year is 1066. The world is about to change forever. Can love survive and flouris amid the carnage, hatred, betrayals and dangers of the Norman Conquest?--Back cover.
Set in the 11th century, Book Two of the Montbryce Legacy is the story of Caedmon Woolgar, the illegitimate son of a Norman Earl, Ram de Montbryce. A warrior who has always believed himself to be the son of a Saxon hero of the Battle of Hastings, Caedmon's discovery of his bastardy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite. He seeks redemption by going off on the First Crusade. Agneta harbours hatreds of her own over the massacre of her family and the destruction of her home-a crime Caedmon unwittingly participated in. Can love help them overcome hatred and forge a powerful dynasty of their own? A Man of Value is a medieval romance, set against the backdrop of the rule of King William Rufus and the attempts of the Scottish King Malcolm to take control of Northumbria from the Normans. Caedmon's heroism during the First Crusade takes the reader on an emotional journey to find himself as he travels across Europe to Asia Minor.
Refined Norman noblewoman forced to wed barbaric Welshman! Rhys ap Rhodri is not a warrior, unlike his father. He believes in negotiation and diplomacy as a better means of curbing Norman influence in Wales. When his rebellious twin brothers are captured and sentenced to be hanged by the Earl of Warwick, Rhys arranges a betrothal that will save his brothers and secure him a wife. Annalise de Vymont is the orphaned daughter of an impoverished and disgraced Norman baron. She has always dreamed of marrying a handsome chivalrous knight--not a Welsh barbarian set to drag her off to his isolated castle. To Rhys ap Rhodri she is a means to an end, a business transaction he's been obliged to enter into for the sake of his brothers and the need to produce heirs. What Readers Are Saying: "Anna Markland's historical romances set during the upheaval at the time of the Norman Conquest are sheer genius! History comes alive. The details are woven seamlessly into these stories of true love and passion." "There is a lot of history in Ms. Markland's books, but her descriptions of the politics are fascinating. You won't mind the side trips. You'll get a good dose of history as well!" "Great stories...by an equally great story teller." "Lovers of medieval romance, and English and Welsh history will enjoy ALLEGIANCE" "History woven perfectly into description keeps the story realistic and so enjoyable, I was sorry to see the book end. I have to applaud this work and can't wait until the next book is released." "Masterfully done. Love and hate, loyalty and treachery. A rich tapestry." "Her books are page turning reads. I can't put them down. Ms. Markland has created true to life characters. They are real people struggling with real problems and dangerous challenges." "The book's scenes of intimacy are well written. Set in the tapestry of ongoing conflict and politics in the 12th century, this sensual, bittersweet love story is beautifully written." "The research in this book shone through every page." "Anna Markland weaves a fantastic tale of love, passion, raw emotions and inner conflict. Ms. Markland has obviously studied the medieval period well. The characters become real people and I was transported back to 12th century Europe, with all their trials and tribulations. The historic detail wound into their love story is simply brilliant! A fantastic read!" "If you enjoy the historical richness of Ken Follett, you'll love Anna Markland's books. Follett with a woman's touch!
Birthright is Book 5 of The Montbryce Legacy Anniversary Edition. Adam de Montbryce must come to terms with devastating losses that may cost him his birthright. Dare he trust the woman he loves with his terrible secret? His half brother, Denis de Sancerre, is determined to stand by his beleaguered brother. Can Denis find love despite his dwarfed stature? He has never risked his heart before. Set in the 12th century against the backdrop of the magnificent Arundel Castle and the eerie ancient monoliths of Carnac in Brittany, Birthright is the tale of The Giant and the Dwarf, brothers haunted by secrets. They struggle to come to terms with physical impairments in a medieval world where survival of the fittest is a stark reality. What is the secret to their survival and happiness? "Two loyal brothers must cope with afflictions that render them unmarriageable and, in their minds, unfit for love. Two sisters, also afflicted and locked in the attic of a manor home their entire lives, cope with freedom and, in their minds, the undeserved love offered them by these noble men. The story takes an unusual and heart-touching approach to the stories of these four people, then weaves it with a tale of court intrigue and malicious intentions that has readers sitting on the edge of their seats in fear for the lives of these endearing characters." Connie Flynn, author of The Dragon Hour.
Though his hands are crippled with an incurable ailment, Izzy is determined to succeed as a warrior. An exotic beauty and a gifted healer, Farah is not all she seems. She has the power to heal Izzy, but is he the one in need of a miracle?
Readers of my books have come to know and love members of the Montbryce family. The Rover Bold travels back in time to introduce their Norse ancestors.Even if you aren't acquainted with the Montbryces, the FitzRams and the Sons of Rhodri, you'll enjoy this adventurous tale of Viking rovers who set sail for Francia in the tenth century in search of a better life.That much is historical fact. Their leader, Hrolf Ganger, became the famous Rollo, founder and first Duke of Normandy (named of course for the North Men) and a direct ancestor of William the Conqueror. This is the fictitious story of a man who came with Rollo, a Rover Bold destined to establish a powerful dynasty of his own.
Freed from the tyranny of King John, the Norman Montbryces must do what they can to aid English cousins caught in John's cruel grip. The heart knows. Roland de Montbryce has never met Adelina de Quincey, yet he feels inexorably drawn to his distant cousin, a woman forced into a betrothal to an elderly man. His heart tells him she is his soul mate. Risking his life by sailing to King John's England to rescue her might be considered foolhardy, especially by those who know Roland as the carefree, philandering second son. A woman alone. Believing her only brother, her one champion, has died in battle, Adelina entertains thoughts of ending her life rather than submitting to a cruel man who has already buried three wives. Can a man fall in love with a woman he has never met? And, if Roland succeeds in saving Adelina before the fateful marriage takes place, will she feel the same about him?
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