I loved this book, as well as its sequel The Crown of Valencia. Ms. Friend's talent for writing historic fiction, loaded with adventure, romance, and humor is A+... a real treat to read! Both of these books, set in the 11th Century, kept me enthralled and reading well into the night.
You really need to read this first book THE SPANISH PEARL before reading its sequel, THE CROWN OF VALENCIA! I highly recommend both books!
Since I couldnt write a better plot summary than the one from the back cover of the book, Ive provided the latter, below:
When Kate Vincent and her partner Anna travel to Spain, Kate is accidentally transported back in time to 1085. What does Kate do in a world of no antibiotics, no feminism, no Diet Coke? She denies it as long as possible then sets her mind to getting home.
Things dont go well. Kate is captured by a band of mercenary soldiers and becomes an unwitting pawn in the violent conflict between the Catholic kings and the Islamic Moors. In her struggle to stay alive, Kate must flee exotic harems, filthy dungeons, and treacherous Moorish courts.
But when a sword-brandishing champion with an astonishing secret sweeps into her life, Kate is suddenly torn between two women and between two centuries.
The Spanish Pearl is an epic adventure spiced with humor, lust, and danger a story with surprising twists that will capture you imagination just as Kates dilemma captures your heart.
You really need to read this first book THE SPANISH PEARL before reading its sequel, THE CROWN OF VALENCIA! I highly recommend both books!
Since I couldnt write a better plot summary than the one from the back cover of the book, Ive provided the latter, below:
When Kate Vincent and her partner Anna travel to Spain, Kate is accidentally transported back in time to 1085. What does Kate do in a world of no antibiotics, no feminism, no Diet Coke? She denies it as long as possible then sets her mind to getting home.
Things dont go well. Kate is captured by a band of mercenary soldiers and becomes an unwitting pawn in the violent conflict between the Catholic kings and the Islamic Moors. In her struggle to stay alive, Kate must flee exotic harems, filthy dungeons, and treacherous Moorish courts.
But when a sword-brandishing champion with an astonishing secret sweeps into her life, Kate is suddenly torn between two women and between two centuries.
The Spanish Pearl is an epic adventure spiced with humor, lust, and danger a story with surprising twists that will capture you imagination just as Kates dilemma captures your heart.
