White Rose, Vol. 3 FROM THE PUBLISHER
R. Garcia y Robertson's delightful saga of time travel and romance, which began with Knight Errant and continued through Lady Robyn, grows even more irresistible as Robyn Stafford, a savvy Hollywood exec mystically transplanted to 15th century England, works overtime to secure happiness and true love amidst the fratricidal madness of the War of the Roses.
Once a thoroughly modern Californian (and former Miss Rodeo Montana), Robyn has come to savor her new life as Lady Robyn of Pontefract, betrothed to the dashing young Edward Plantagenet, Earl of March, Duke of York, and heir to the English throne. Temporarily stranded back in 21st century, she wastes no time getting back to 1461, albeit with a few unexpected bumps along the way.
But her troubles hardly end when she makes it back to Merrie Olde England and the arms of her beloved knight errant. War is in the air, with a rebellious Tudor army challenging Edward's forces at home, and a French invasion force gathering in the north, preparing to march on London. Having witnessed firsthand the deadly realities of medieval politics, Robyn is in no hurry to see Edward claim the throne, but, like it or not, he is the heir apparent, and Robyn must use all her wits to keep their love alive--even if it means inventing tabloid journalism several centuries early!
Look out, London! Lady Robyn has returned, so the Middle Ages had best mind its manners.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Time-traveling Hollywood producer Robyn Stafford (Lady Robyn) returns to medieval England to reunite with her fianc , Edward Plantagenet, Earl of March. Heir to the British throne, Edward is battling the Tudors and their French mercenaries for the crown. Finding herself thrust, once again, into the midst of royal politics, medieval style, Robyn must put all her wits and witch's ability to work if she is to help Edward survive. Holding off a lustful Welsh lord, escaping enemy traps, and keeping Edward on the straight and narrow is all part of the package. Though the action scenes become a bit too episodic (the Perils of Pauline come to mind), and the book lacks emotional intensity, the well-researched setting and magical romance will appeal to readers of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series and other historical adventures. Recommended for larger public libraries.-Jane Jorgenson, Madison P.L., WI Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
Time-travel romance about a high-powered Hollywood exec who moves back to the Wars of the Roses. In this third of a series (Lady Robyn, 2003, etc.), we find Robyn Stafford once again in 21st-century England, though she wants nothing more than to return to 1461, where she is Lady Robyn of Pontefract, engaged to marry Edward Plantagenet, Prince of Wales. A budding witch, she hasn't yet learned enough about her powers to travel through time at will; instead, she keeps being moved about either by accident or through the malice of her rivals. Just to make things even trickier, her Hollywood secretary, Heidi, a perpetually stoned Valley Girl, has come to England to help sort out things. Naturally, the two end up in 1461 together, in the west of Wales, where they're immediately captured by Saxon warriors loyal to Edward's enemies. When Owen Tudor claims them as his own, Heidi helpfully protects her boss from his advances by submitting to them herself. Soon, with the aid of her bag of Maui Wowie, she has the old Tudor under her thumb. Robyn makes her escape, and after several perils, is reunited with Edward. But the women are soon captured by another set of the prince's enemies, who offer him the choice between marrying one of their daughters or being handed over to the Tudors-who are advancing with a large army swelled by French and Irish allies. Devising one ploy after another, Robyn (who has learned that she bears Edward's child) manages time and again to save both herself and her royal fiance-only to fall into the next diabolical trap. Garcia y Robertson plays entertainingly with the tropes of romance, time travel, and fantasy, resulting in a quick story with just enough humor to keep youfrom taking things for granted. Sexy, witty adventure against a well-drawn historical background.
Home
