Joining: 2 (Shefford) - Softcover

Johanna Lindsey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0380793334 ISBN 13: 9780380793334

Publisher: Avon Books, 2000

Synopsis

The remarkable Lindsey magic is stronger than ever! The spectacular #1 bestselling author returns with a glorious tale of passion and duty set in medieval England. A betrothal has been announced that will join together Britain's two most powerful families, a union of wealth and influence to rival even the King's himself. But not only does the dangerously ambitious King John oppose this wedding, but Milisant and Wulfric: the intended bride and groom, are equally unhappy with the arrangement. Two passionate, headstrong people, they resent being thrown together for purely dynastic reasons. But fate's many twists and turns, and the unpredictable predilections of two unconquerable hearts will turn an unwanted marriage of convenience into a true and eternal joining of desire and love.

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Review:

Wulfric de Thorpe was betrothed at age 13 to six-year-old Milisant Crispin , daughter of his father's best friend--a "good" match for both families--but their first and only meeting was a disaster. They unwittingly injured each other when he was badly bitten by her falcon and Milisant received a broken ankle in the resulting chaos. Needless to say, the two have fiercely disliked each other ever since.

Now 25, Wulfric reluctantly arrives at Dunburh Castle to claim his bride. To his dismay, he finds that although Milisant is now 19 and stunningly beautiful, she is still a sharp-tongued, untamed tomboy who refuses to obey her beloved father, dresses in male clothing, is an expert archer and has a magic touch with animals of all sorts. Wulfric gloomily decides that his hope for a biddable lady wife is doomed. Just as pessimistic, Milisant fears that marriage to the handsome, powerful Wulfric will mean that "he would smother me, try to break me". Neither Milisant nor Wulfric want to wed, but the two can't bring themselves to refuse and disappoint their respective fathers.

Thrust into each other's company, a powerful attraction grows between them, despite their difficult past. But darker forces have political reasons for preventing the wedding, and will stop at nothing to succeed, including murdering Milisant. Will Wulfric be able to keep his new love alive long enough to marry her?

Peopled with complex and often colourful characters, set against the fascinating political background of King John's England and enriched with a healthy dose of intrigue, passion and conflict, Joining is another delightful novel from the prolific Lindsey. --Lois Faye Dyer

Review:

"High-quality entertainment. The charm and appeal of her characters is infectious." (Publishers Weekly)

"First-rate romance" (New York Daily News)

"Delicious, sexy, historical romance with a clever twist." (Booklist)

About this edition

• Publisher: Avon Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0380793334
• ISBN 13: 9780380793334
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 400