Falcon's Honor
Denise Lynn
ISBN# 0373293445
Harlequin Historical, March 2005, 296pp
Medieval Romance- England 1142
$5.50 (US) $6.50 (CDN)
Reviewed By January
July 2005
Rhian of Gervaise is wilful and stubborn. She has no desire to return to her mother's family whom she has never known. She does not wish to marry the man that is picked for her either. She will do what she must to escape that fate. In her possession, is an amethyst dragon pendant left to her by her mother that someone would kill to possess. Her journey is filled with danger and intrigue. Rhian and Gareth uncover many clues that led her to her future and who she actually is.
Gareth of Faucon is on a mission for King Stephan to get in his good graces again. He is to escort Rhian of Gervaise to her mother's kin and return to his keep. He cannot fail this mission. He didn't expect Rhian to escape nor that she wouldn't wish to return to her kin. He starts his journey with Rhian and discovers someone is hunting her and it’s for the pendant around her neck. He promises to protect her with his life as he has fallen in love with her but knows she is promised to another man.
Rhian's and Gareths journey together is wrought with danger, intrigue and betrayal as they uncover the clues that will uncover the mystery surrounding the dragon pendant and find out who she actually is. They fall in love with each other on this journey and know they cannot live without the other.
The story gradually unfolds till you are knee deep in action and mayhem and wanting more. Some of the characters I have to say I found hilarious such as Sir Melwyn and was hoping to see a little more of him. This was a great story and not to be missed. It had elements of mystery, suspense and druids all in the plot as it unfolded.
Denise Lynn writes a fantastic story that gets you going and then explodes towards the very end. The characters are brought to life before your eyes. There are so many twists and turns to entertain you as the story goes on. She is a wonderful storyteller you won't be disappointed when you pick up one of her books.