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Dark Champion by Jo Beverley
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Dark Champion (edition 2005)

by Jo Beverley

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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML:A Damselâ??s Plight

Orphaned and desperate, Imogen of Carrisford flees when a brutal lord invades and takes possession of her castle. There is only one man she can turn to for help.

A Knight's Rescue

He is FitzRoger of Cleeve, rumored to be a ruthless champion in battle and a tyrannical master. Imogen is stunned at the very sight of his powerful body, yet it is his cool green eyes that penetrate her very soul, making her tremble with both fear and desire. Sheltered all her life, she needs such a man to defend and protect herâ?¦yet she dares not trust him to put her desires before his own. But even as she vows independence, boldly standing beside him against treacherous enemies, her defenses crumbleâ?¦falling helplessly to the gentle fury of her warriorâ??… (more)

Member:VeraMarie
Title:Dark Champion
Authors:Jo Beverley
Info:Signet (2005), Paperback, 384 pages
Collections:Unconfirmed, Everything
Rating:****
Tags:12th C, historical romance

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Not one of her more stellar works. ( )
  Litrvixen | Jun 23, 2022 |
Nice medieval set romance. The heroine character grows and develops as the story enfolds: from spoiled child to grown up woman (almost) in charge of her life. I liked it! ( )
  nirK | Jan 7, 2015 |
Nice medieval set romance. The heroine character grows and develops as the story enfolds: from spoiled child to grown up woman (almost) in charge of her life. I liked it! ( )
  nirK | Jan 7, 2015 |
In medieval times, Bernard of Carrisford dies suddenly leaving his only daughter vulnerable to attack. The Treasure of Carrisford, as Imogen is known, flees her castle when the evil Lord Warbrick mysteriously invades the castle searching for her and its treasure. She escapes to her neighbor, Lord FitzRoger of Cleeve, and begs for his help to regain her home and defend her honor. Forced to realize that she needs a strong defender, Imogen agrees to wed the Lord of Cleeve in exchange for his assistance.

This story has several twists and turns but eventually the stubborn and independent people surrender to love.

This was my first romance of the year and it was a good one. I really enjoyed it not only for the romance but the story of the battles and imagery. ( )
  cyderry | Jun 22, 2009 |
Imogen of Carrisford flees when her house is invaded by a neighbour. She dressed up with a fake pregnant stomach and goes to the one man who might be able to help. Fitzroger of Cleeve, often called the Bastard. A man who is strong and powerful and willing to help. They find themselves attracted to each other but are both quite unwilling to admit to each other how much.

It's full of historical detail and the characters are quite good fun, however there are moments where it just read like a record skip, jarring a little. It's interesting and fun though. ( )
  wyvernfriend | Aug 7, 2008 |
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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML:A Damselâ??s Plight

Orphaned and desperate, Imogen of Carrisford flees when a brutal lord invades and takes possession of her castle. There is only one man she can turn to for help.

A Knight's Rescue

He is FitzRoger of Cleeve, rumored to be a ruthless champion in battle and a tyrannical master. Imogen is stunned at the very sight of his powerful body, yet it is his cool green eyes that penetrate her very soul, making her tremble with both fear and desire. Sheltered all her life, she needs such a man to defend and protect herâ?¦yet she dares not trust him to put her desires before his own. But even as she vows independence, boldly standing beside him against treacherous enemies, her defenses crumbleâ?¦falling helplessly to the gentle fury of her warriorâ??

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