Review: Historical Romance At It's Best
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2013
I was pleasantly surprised and immediately wrapped up in this story. It was evident that this author knew her subject well. Enjoyed the historical accuracy of the descriptions of crafts, food and customs of this era. Even though there isn't a lot of known facts about the Viking's life, the daily descriptions felt realistic of how their life might have been.The opening scene with Helena, a Frankish captive connecting with a Norse chieftain, was fast paced and intriguing. The pull between the characters, their interactions and personalities shone through the action packed story. I grew quite fond of the supporting characters as well. Descriptions were rich giving the reader the actual feel, smell and taste of this time period.The plot was rich with intrigue and kept me reading straight through. It has been a long time since I found a book I couldn't put aside until I finished it. Fell in love with this author's voice and style of writing. It is reminded me a lot of my most favorite author, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.I can't wait to read more from this writer.