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Jove, Aug 2002, 5.99, 272 pp.
ISBN: 051513385X
In 1567 Ireland, Maura knows she needs to flee her home amidst the gypsies to escape the vile Gypsy who plans to force her into marrying him following the death of her father and subsequent loss of protection. She steals the horses of brothers Eamon and Cormac Riordan. Not needing two steeds, she returns Cormac's horse only to have Eamon catch her. However, she escapes after hitting Eamon with a rock.
Seven years later, Eamon visits his brother only to find Maura is governess to his nephews and nieces. Attracted to her fiery nature, Eamon uses his wiles to coax Maura into spending time with him. Soon Maura realizes she loves the Irish noble, but knows Eamon cannot have a gypsy as a wife.
Fans of sixteenth century Irish romances with a twist will relish Ana Seymour's tale IRISH GYPSY because the lead female protagonist provides a rare freshness with her background. The story line is at its best when it remains a love story between the arrogant aristocrat and the gallant Gypsy. When suspense is added through a murder and an accusation, readers will enjoy the subplot once Eamon becomes involved, but it does take away from the pleasure of a powerful historical romance that emphasizes love is the most powerful feeling of all.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- Elizabethan era
Forbidden/mismatched love?
Yes
How mismatched?
- poor loving rich
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by/chasing kidnapper/killer
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
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?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- nanny
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Ireland
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 dialog than descript
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