Helpful Score: 5
This is one of my all-time favorite romances. I loved the history in this book, although Henley really played fast and loose with the timeline.
I loved Simon and thought him a wonderfully noble character who sacrificed almost everything for love of his Eleanor and country. He was so busy in the service of king and country that most of his life was spent either traveling or fighting on behalf of Edward. The author went to great lengths to explain the heart and soul of this man. He had no interest in being king or ruling England, he wanted to save England from imperial tyranny.
I was deeply saddened to see him and Eleanor turned into power-hungry tyrants in Marriage Prize. Why, after all that wonderful character-building in this book, did the author then turn around and vilify them in Marriage? That's pretty unforgivable, IMHO.
I loved Simon and thought him a wonderfully noble character who sacrificed almost everything for love of his Eleanor and country. He was so busy in the service of king and country that most of his life was spent either traveling or fighting on behalf of Edward. The author went to great lengths to explain the heart and soul of this man. He had no interest in being king or ruling England, he wanted to save England from imperial tyranny.
I was deeply saddened to see him and Eleanor turned into power-hungry tyrants in Marriage Prize. Why, after all that wonderful character-building in this book, did the author then turn around and vilify them in Marriage? That's pretty unforgivable, IMHO.
Anna W. (annie215) reviewed The Dragon and the Jewel (Medieval Plantagenet, Bk 2) on + 118 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I just finished this book and enjoyed it very much..I am a fan of Virgina Henley. The author goes into some rather descriptic sex, but I don't mind all that much.
I thought it quite interesting that the main characters are based on actual historic events.
I thought it quite interesting that the main characters are based on actual historic events.
Kin T. (tory2000) -
Helpful Score: 2
alot of steamy sex, drama, and raging emotions. this is my fav medieval book. although i was really sad to see William Marshal die.
Rick M. (giebeman) reviewed The Dragon and the Jewel (Medieval Plantagenet, Bk 2) on + 209 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great story, just thought there was too much unbelievable sex.
Hilary (technobookworm) -
Helpful Score: 1
This book is about a strong willed Princess and a handsome War Lord and their love for each other. It is pretty steamy.
