Review: Family Values
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 1, 2014
I was lucky enough to be given an A:R:C: of this by the author but that does not colour my review.I have read and loved all the previous books about this marvellous family. The Montbryces have been a big part of the politics surrounding the throne since the days before William the Conqueror.This book is Alexandre's the 4th Comte de Montbryce. He lives in the family seat in Normandy. Alex has never seen the need to marry , his brothers can carry on the line.Now he is expected to house two children as hostages to ensure the the behavior of their grandfather  King David of Scotland. King David has his own agenda and is sending Elayne and her twins to Normandy.The twins are his grandchildren but from his illegitimate son. Elayne is to pretend to be the childrens nanny. Nobody is to know that they are not the legitimate heirs,or that Elayne is their mother.I don't want to say too much about the story line. It would spoil it for you. There are some wonderful insights into the history of the time and this particular family. The description of the tapestry is lovely and educational. We have two very brave children and a truly heroic dog. In a story that shows how a family colours the things we value most. Alex must deal with some personal demons to get his head straight. Elayne is faced with people who will know the truth.A wonderful trip through a fascinating part of history and a very moving love story.For those of you who have not read the other books it is quite safe to read as a stand alone, but don't look at the family tree until you have finished. I assure you once you have read this or any of the books about this incredible family you will want to read them all.