The White Lord Of Wellesbourne (2006) - Plot & Excerpts
Another captivating medieval romance from Kathryn Le Veque! I loved THE WHITE LORD OF WELLESBOURNE! I became addicted to Kathryn Le Veque’s novels the moment I read her first book. I can never get enough! In this story, the hero is a tender knight and the heroine the perfect lady. I loved her two main characters Matthew, the White Lord of Wellesbourne and the Lady Alixandrea, his father Adam and Matthew’s three brothers Mark, Luke and John. The story starts as she has been betrothed for most of her life to marry Matthew for political reasons. He had delayed to marry her for several years, but, now they are forced to marry. The moment Matthew and Alixandrea meet, sparks flare and ignite a powerful passion! Will she be true to the man she loves and betray her family? Will she be caught in a deadly game of treasons? Who will win? This beautiful medieval love story is very well written with a touch of humor! It’s a world filled with passion and secrets. Again, I loved every moment of this captivating romance! I will definitely read more of her novels and highly recommend The White Lord of Wellesbourne. Go and grab this book, you won't be disappointed! Kathryn Le Veque is fast becoming a favorite author of mine. This is the third book of hers that I've read, and they've all been solid four stars. She's a fine writer, and I love her romances. The heroes and heroines actually fall in love with each other, without misunderstandings, big secrets, or bratty, spoiled behavior. They talk to each other, and actually discuss their problems and misunderstandings like adults. The obstacles to their relationships come from external sources, not from the hero or heroines themselves. That's my favorite type of love story. In brief, Alixandrea, the heroine, has been betrothed for more than half of her life to Matthew, the hero. They have never met, and he keeps delaying the marriage. She finally descends upon him to force his hand. Matthew and his powerful family are strong supporters of King Richard III, and Matthew is one of his top military advisors. Alixandrea also comes from a powerful family that supports Richard, hence the alliance. The two fall in love while the threat of war and political betrayal hang over them, and threaten to separate them. There are also many wonderful and vivid secondary characters, who enrich the story. Matthew has three brothers, and the relationship among the four of them, and their father, is very well done. Matthew's friendship with Gaston, another top military advisor to Richard, is also beautifully depicted, and is a pivotal part of the story of shifting loyalties and alliances. Ms. Le Veque puts the historical in historical romance front and center. The book begins shortly before the Battle of Bosworth, and the reader is treated to the politics of the jockeying for support by Richard and Henry Tudor (later Henry VII), the rival claimant to the throne of England. Richard, and other powerful lords of the period, are believable characters in the book. For readers like me, who like well researched history and politics along with their romances, this is just about heaven to read. Also, the heroes and heroines in Ms. Le Veque's books are clearly the product of their times. They don't come across as 21st Century people dressed up in medieval costumes. But, most important, while the history is beautifully woven throughout the novel, the romance always remains the focal point of the story.I would liked to have seen an author's note at the end. Obviously Richard III was a controversial figure, and has been interpreted in many different ways by both historians and novelists. It would have been interesting to learn about Ms. Le Veque's source materials, and why she chose to portray Richard III the way she did.
What do You think about The White Lord Of Wellesbourne (2006)?
I loved the story but the reader made it a bit difficult to get fully into it.
—fabiizz
Another great read from Kathryn LeVeque with a shocking ending.
—jennirodz
