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Jove, Mar 2002, 5.99, 312 pp.
ISBN: 0515132756
In 1150 North York Moors, Christian La Croix known as the Slayer for his ferocity at war, saves his newborn's life by cutting the infant out of his dying wife's body. He blames himself for Genrose's death because she was doing fine in her labor until the midwife arrived. Though he saved the child, everyone concludes that he murdered Genrose as the omen predicted nine months ago from the blood all over him, the shape of Genrose's body, and his battle reputation.
Simon needs a wet nurse so the arrival of Clarise DuBoise is most fortuitous though Christian believes she has a hidden motive. Her stepfather Ferguson, using her mother and sister as pawns, has ordered Clarise to poison the Slayer. However, upon meeting Simon and quickly realizing that Christian is a man of honor, she cannot do the dastardly deed. As they fall in love, she admits what she intended to do. Instead of tossing her out, Christian plans to defeat Ferguson and his allies without any harm coming to his beloved's family.
DANGER'S PROMISE is an engaging medieval romance that features a wonderful hero, who is misunderstood as a Slayer instead of the compassionate caring person that he is. Only Clarise sees the truth about Christian, a fabulous lead character. Insight into the twelfth century church is fascinating and vividly described by Marliss Moon, but on the other hand tends to slow down the pace of the prime tale. Still, if this novel is any promise of her works to come this is one author that will reach the medieval moon.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- Distant past/middle ages
Forbidden/mismatched love?
Yes
How mismatched?
- loving criminal
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by authorities/family
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- warrior/knight
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 60%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
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