Claire DelaxCroix's The Damsel

THE DAMSEL Claire DelaCroix A Dell Historical Romance - 3/99 [Medieval Ireland] ISBN No. 0-440-22588-4 Review (c) Lynne Remick 2001

The Damsel (The Bride Quest , No 2)
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After finding happiness in the arms of Luc Fitzgavin, Princess Brianna (Book One--"The Princess") declares that Luc's brothers must also quest to find such a love. So begins "The Damsel," Book Two of the [Irish] Bridequest Trilogy.

Knowing that brother Burke's left behind Alys--his one true love, Brianna challenges him to seek out Alys. Hesitant at first, Burke soon realizes that he will never find anyone who will mean as much to him as Alys. Accepting the challenge, Burke declares that he will not return to until his beloved Alys is by his side.

Meanwhile, Alys, distraught over rumors of her parentage and still stinging from a betrayal by her love--a knight named Burke Fitzgavin, vows never to love again. When Burke Fitzgavin suddenly reappears at Kiltorren's Gates under the guise of a Bridequest, Alys refuses to entertain him. The only welcome she bequests upon him is a bucket of cold water mixed with fiery words.

Burke will not be swayed by her cold exterior. He believes that she truly once loved him and will again. Determined that he shall marry Alys, Burke embarks on a battle to win her heart. But, Alys isn't the only one Burke must contend with. Alys' Guardian--Aunt Deirdre, is a substantial opponent and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Aunt Deirdre's agenda for Burke's bridequest has naught to Alys. If her plans succeed, she will reduce Alys to a servant and marry off one of her own daughters. Although Aunt Deirdre appears to be winning the war, it is not long before her web of deceit begins to unravel and the truth about Burke's love for Alys and the mystery behind Alys' birth are revealed to all.

In this engaging continuation of The Bride Quest Trilogy, award-winning romance author Claire DelaCroix surpasses the expectations aroused by the first book and combines intrigue, tragic love, romance, humor, revenge and plotting with the better parts of valor.

CHECK BACK at Romance Through the Ages for a review of THE HEIRESS, a tantalizing finale to the Irish Bride Quest Series.

LAST WEEK'S REVIEW OF THE PRINCESS
Claire Delacroix's The Princess - Suite101.com
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