The boy still recovered from a fever that had kept him abed for half a year. At present, she wasn’t sure what would be worse. Robin straightened and sighed deeply. No one is fetching at ten-and-three.”, “Oh, Amanda, you know that isn’t true. Robin is either in a good number of Kurland's books. Rhys never would have continued to remind her of her frailty, nor would he have hourly warned her to have a care. Anne knew that such unruly behavior would bring along the lady of the house, and Anne could not bear to see Gwen at present. She’d planted the seed in her father’s mind that she really should be going north with her brother. The morrow would see to itself. She wondered if she would manage to stand once she was released from the tortures of her journey. She shouldn’t be traveling about with that leg of hers.”. Anne stared down at the ground below her mount’s hooves and wondered how best to reach it without landing ungracefully on her nose. Anonymous. He liked the way his body burned as he loped along the outer bailey wall. Her true reason for wanting to overcome her limp was something so painful she rarely allowed herself to think on it. She was not so big a fool that she did not realize that a door would only slam shut when wind from an open window forced it shut. Behind her rode her matchmaking father, his head likely full of thoughts of the half dozen men he had left behind him at Fenwyck, men desperate enough for his wealth to take his daughter in the bargain. Jason would see to their gear and Robin suspected he might be better served to stay out of the way. Anne looked at their eldest girl child, Amanda, and felt her customary flash of envy. “None worthy of you, I would imagine.”, “And that sort of imagination,” Geoffrey said from where he appeared suddenly behind Amanda, “was, and no doubt continues to be, your mother’s undoing. She was relieved to see he was bearing the loss well. She remembered the first time she had come to Artane. Why? “I suppose,” Nicholas said slowly, “that I didn’t think it mattered to you.”. Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018. What hurt the most was knowing that he likely spoke the truth about Robin. Anne cared for none of the speculation, so she had quickly retreated from the kitchens. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? She suspected that ’twas only recently that she truly understood how fortunate she had been. The last shreds of his strength deserted him, leaving him wallowing helplessly. Unfortunately, such a sorry state seemed to be the extent of his good fortune of late. Robin went back to the lists. But she hadn’t put her hand up to knock before Rhys’s angry words cut through the wood as if it hadn’t been there. But at least he had aught to hope for on the morrow. Rhys set her back on her feet, then frowned as he saw her face. Anne stared out over the sea, watching it wash in against the shore ceaselessly. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This was a very sweet and engaging story. Would you have that gossip preceding you to every hall in the north?”, “Come below,” Geoffrey said curtly, but his hand on her arm was gentle. And with any luck, she would find that chamber empty as well. Unfortunately, her plots of late stood to be ruined by the silly child standing before her. Anne of Fenwyck has had only one wish: to live forever at Artane, her grand foster home, with Robin de Piaget, the heir. “The dreams of my heart,” she whispered, “are too foolish even for me—”. Official music video for "Adore You" by Harry Styles. Bloody hell, girl, think! She was far too lost in her memories to pay him any heed. “It merely angers me that you haven’t told me all that Mother put in her letters.”, “Well,” Nicholas said with a slight smile, “I suppose there is aught else I have neglected to tell you.”, Robin braced himself for the worst. I could be a king, dear, un-crowned, humble or poor, rich or re-nowned . With Sarah Parish, Nicole Lewis, Paul McGann, Poppy Miller. Though but four days’ slow travel separated Fenwyck from Artane, she suspected she might have been better served to have walked the distance. Though his parents would likely survive the loss well enough on their own, perhaps it was time he returned home for a small visit. Mayhap you had been better off to remain at Fenwyck.”. It likely entailed some woman or another and the sounds that would result from that were ones Anne had no desire to hear. “Unless we make great haste. Anne of Fenwyck was in love with robin piaget since she was but a pea in her father's eye.Anne missed Robin as he was away for very long with his warring.Just when she thought he would never return,Robin did indeed return to Artane and to her.He returned to find an enchanting young woman,now grown,who leaves him breathless with longing.Also,he returns to find treachery is afoot and an evil villian that awaits,trying to kill Anne and placing them and his brothers and sisters in danger.Though the past threatens their future with villians galore,Robin realizes as his brother Nicholas throws his top hat into the ring in a battle for her affections,he wants nothing more than to have her forever.If I had you my life would be complete. Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019. “I am well, Father,” she said, forcing herself to remain upright instead of giving into the urge to lean her head against her horse’s withers and weep. He didn’t want to think on her. The morning after a class reunion, the body of a local teacher turns up, and all the evidence points to one Phillip Andrews, who'd had a brief affair with the victim. Miles was next to Amanda not only in terms of age, but where he sat. My daughter’s not wed, you know. Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $5.99 — — 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. As if Robin didn't have enough on his battle-scarred hands with trying to win his lady, there is evil mischief afoot in the castle. “Oh, Amanda,” she said with a gasp, “one day you will truly say too much and find yourself in deep waters indeed.”, Amanda flicked away her words as she would have an annoying fly. Knights, intrigue, romance, and humor. Amanda was painfully frank and had no sense of her own peril. Robin is 24 and Anne is 19. Anne looked at her sire. The desires of her heart made little difference when she could no longer deny that Robin wasn’t going to thunder up on his black steed and rescue her from a clutch of greedy suitors. “By the saints, finally,” were the words that accompanied the clasp and kiss. Anne waited for blows to ensue, but she was spared the sight by Rhys stepping between his daughter and Anne’s father. Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2013. Perhaps he would go home, walk the paths of his youth, and do his damndest not to think on memories that still afflicted him. There was too much time spent traveling from place to place, waiting for the sieges to flush the quarry out, listening to his men celebrate afterwards and not having the stomach to celebrate with them. He pursed his lips and shook his head meaningfully. At the moment, though, she sorely needed warmth and to sit, so she leaned on her companion, hobbled over to the fire and sat with deep gratitude on something that didn’t move. She was gently deposited inside the chamber she shared with her foster sisters, and had the luxury of shedding her tears of humiliation in private. What she needed was to be abed, not wandering about the keep like a restless spirit. Unpredictable and engrossing storytelling keep the reader engaged on every page. What sense was there in it? He forced himself to unclench the fistfuls of his brother’s tunic he’d grasped, then took great care to smooth the fabric back into something resembling the flat business it had been before it had been assaulted. And he has just recently been blessed with a son, William. She was very sweet and as tractable as could be expected from having passed all her time in Amanda’s company. The lad shrugged off his brother’s supporting arm and called to the young knight in angry tones. The film features ... See full summary ». “And sorely indeed.”. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. She looked up and realized she was almost in the inner courtyard. Of course, none of it would have come about had the lady Gwennelyn not had such a long acquaintance with Anne’s sire. Was it possible he spared her even a brief thought now and then? Robin knew he could have made his own way at any time, but Nicholas was, after all, his family and there was something to be said for having family about. Kurland brings history to life with her dramatization of the responsibilities of the lord of a keep to his large extended family in this tender medieval romance. It was no secret that his sire was actually the late baron of Ayre. She allowed Amanda to help her into bed and tuck the blankets up to her chin as if she’d been a small child. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. I love the characters strength, determination & their ability to accept (mostly) the reality of life & keep going. She turned and fled back down the passageway as quickly as she could manage. Shortly after the death of the father who regularly abused her, steely investigator Sharon Myers moves from the city back to the sleepy burg where she grew up. The door opening startled her. Something went wrong. It truly matters what you think of yourself. For Robin there had been no question whether or not he would accept Rhys as his sire. Montgomery was a good friend and he will be missed. Although Robin, too, has loved only Anne since they were children, he is a warrior unskilled in wooing and his awkward attempts to lure the lady he loves are too often misadventures. Rhys smiled gravely. The saints only knew how blunt her father had been with all the other men he had invited to his keep for a viewing of her and her dowry. If I Had You Lyrics: If I had you / We'd run like gypsies / In the wind / We'd be lovers / We'd be friends / If I had you / If I had you / We'd count the stars / All one by one / We'd make love / Till There was no other choice. Robin slammed the hall door behind him and looked for his brother. But it was worth a try. Her pride was the only thing keeping her from falling to her knees. His mother would have need of him, his father too. Her foster sister leaned over and whispered in her ear. She looked up the steps and cursed silently at the number of people coming and going. Baldwin had arrived at his father’s gates almost at the very moment those gates had been finished. Perfect for those looking for a happily ever after.”, “A perfect blend of medieval intrigue and time travel romance. Early hit versions in 1929 were by Rudy Vallée and Al Bowlly. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. “You couldn’t have known.” He tucked her hand under his arm and turned toward the stairs. “If you could just see past—”, “See past what? Fortunately for the course of true love (although often painful for Robin), our hero has a charming brother and a strong-willed grandmother who are more than willing to lend a matchmaking hand. “It doesn’t,” he said. Perhaps ’twas time he returned home, lest he force her hand. That would save them the time of trying to ride north from Dover. It was all he could do to manage to smother his look of surprise. Her young champion shed his tears in the mud. She took a deep breath, then pushed away from her horse. Perhaps he would become distracted by other issues, forget about her and leave. “They view me as naught but a necessary evil they must endure simply to have my dowry. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. You can take your ease there.”. But it was much less unnerving than being below and listening to others discuss her, so she suffered the unease. Introdução: A A7M A7M9 A7 Fdim D9 Dm7+ Dm6 A E7 A A7M A7M9 I could show the world how to smile A7 Fdim D9 Dm7+ Dm6 I could be glad all of the while A C#m5-/7 F#m Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A F#m D9 E7 I could change the gray skies to blue if I had you A E7 A A7M A7M9 I could leave the old days behind A7 Fdim D9 Dm7+ Dm6 Leave all my pals, I'd never mind A C#m5-/7 F#m Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A D Dm7 A I … “My lord Fenwyck,” Amanda said, inclining her head, “’tis a pleasure to see you, as always.”, “You’ve your mother’s beauty,” Geoffrey grumbled. Perhaps if she had two straight, serviceable legs. Surely a new idea or two would occur to her there. The relief she felt was almost enough to make her knees give way beneath her. Though it was much too hot for such a garment, the child had insisted. “How is it, mistress Anne, that I allowed you to enlist me in this fool’s errand in this blighted weather? Mother says that even if Anne is released to bid Montgomery a final adieu, she likely won’t be allowed to stay long. Who knew what sorts of adventures he might stop his mother from having? The door opened and the lord of the hall caught her up in his arms and held her close. Official music video for "Story of My Life" by One Direction. Though her sire continued to curse a variety of objects and souls, Anne let his words wash over her and continue on their way to more attentive ears. And just what cares could he possibly have? Bloody lucky. He was constantly being watched by his men, other nobles, whatever royalty happened to be about—all waiting for his first misstep, his first sign of weakness, his first failure in the lists. Their mischief was nothing short of breathtaking and she suspected that they had given Rhys most of the gray in his hair. She hadn’t seen him about that morning and for that she was grateful. Of all the souls she could have encountered in this crowd, it had to be the lout before her. The hair on the back of her neck stood up and she stifled the urge to bolt. They tell me they do not care about the lands and gold, but I can see them counting in their heads even as they cut my meat for me at the board. Despite their stubbornness, you liked them anyway! “I begin to wonder why I ever sent you here,” Geoffrey said curtly. Where has he been the past seven years when he could have made her his bride? Anne would have been returning shortly just the same. "Harry Styles: Behind the Album," a new film from production company Fulwell 73, chronicles Harry's musical journey while creating his much anticipated debut solo album. This FAQ is empty. I liked finding out the story of Robin and Anne who were both strong-willed and likeable characters. He turned his mind back to the matter at hand and hoped it might be enough to soothe his foul mood. Her leg had not borne the rigors of traveling well. As if she should have expected an answer. Beautifully told, the challenges and triumphs of Robin & Anne prove that they are a couple to withstand time. The less-than-pleasing ingredient in that stew was that since Nicholas found himself comfortably ensconced in one of his own halls, he was reluctant to leave it to seek out the pleasures of warring. She sat, then lay back and stared up at the canopy. Look you here, you stubborn baggage. What had she been thinking to come here alone? In If I Had You Kurland has written another sure-fire hit that will delight her readers. “Another,” he said hoarsely. Apparently the lure of the lady Gwennelyn’s beauty was still a powerful one, for he grumbled something else under his breath, but went inside the hall without further argument. In this tale of medieval wooing and mystery, Kurland has created an endearingly gruff and impossible hero balanced by a warm and vulnerable heroine. . Her father wants her married, but she rejects all suitors, even though Robin has rejected her. Robin could never be so casual about it. The saints only knew he would have little luck finding any wench to aid him in the task; his temper seemed to drive them all into Nicholas’s arms. Her destination could not be reached quickly enough, to her mind. Ah, the agony of not being able to faint . She was ten-and-nine, surely old enough to have been wed a time or two already. It was not an easy path Amanda trod, but Anne loved her just the same and was grateful for her friendship. He couldn’t fail. The lord and lady of the yet-to-be-finished keep had treated her as one of their own and for that she had been very grateful. Anne heaved herself to her feet, then spun around, wishing frantically she had a sword and the skill to use it. She had the captain of Artane’s guard to thank for the like, as the summons to Montgomery of Wyeth’s deathbed had been the only thing which could have freed her from Fenwyck’s suffocating walls. But when her sire turned again to face Baldwin, there was naught but a polite smile there to greet him. Anne gritted her teeth and forced herself to pay heed to her horse. Add the first question. The savoring, though, never lasted as long as he might have liked, for there was always another conquest to be made and his pride would not let him rest idle. There wasn’t a queue of souls waiting without to see him, so perhaps she might have her desire. She left the solar and started down the passageway. When it came to her, her heart pounded in her chest so loudly and so rapidly, she was sure Amanda would wake up and bid her be silent. He would have been pleased you came home, though.”. Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2012. And why not? Anne looked past her father to Baldwin. "If I Had You" is a song by American recording artist and American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert. “Who else there could possibly care?” In truth, Robin as well couldn’t have possibly cared, but Nicholas seemed determined to pursue this course to its end. . As Amanda had ordered, Anne’s tale was first told for her ears alone, then others joined to hear the horrors she had endured. Nicholas had never truly wished to, but Robin had convinced him ’twas their duty. She suppressed a grimace when her horse finally came to a halt. “We’ve aught to discuss.”. Aye, to scores of bruises won during a wrestle, she thought, followed closely by Ah, that you could. Fenwyck, come with me. He was Rhys’s kin, yet he remained without the solar door. “Off doing the saints only know what whilst my daughter grows older by the hour.”, “As what? Robin of Artane was not a man to take the enjoyment of his pleasure lightly. By the saints, he’d never expected that her father would snatch her away so unexpectedly. The wind blew her hair back over her shoulders and whipped itself against her cheeks. Pages they were, for the most part, with one notable exception. And then a form blocked her path. But it was never pleasant to have her flaws noted and considered so openly. And why should he? Anne shifted as her leg began to pain her. She was, however, eager to be free of its confines and, as a result, off her horse, so she viewed it with a keen eye. She had passed innumerable hours there and the memories were warm and pleasant ones. [ A ] I could [ E7 ] be a k [ A ] ing, [ AM7 ] dear, unc [ AM7/9 ] rowned, [ A7 ] Humbl [ Fdim ] e or p [ D9 ] oor, [ Dm+7 ] rich or re [ Dm6 ] nowned Your features are nothing short of angelic, your humor is ever sweet and your goodness shines from you like a beacon. Could he have but fallen asleep at that moment, he might have found a decent rest for a change. Of course, she hadn’t been welcomed with particularly open arms, for she was, after all, of Sedgwick and there was no love lost between Artane and her kin. The youngest children were twins, male-children. She looked up and flinched before she could stop herself. What she wanted to do was walk along the seashore until her hurt receded. But did a body but know the truth, he would have to agree that while patience was something she possessed in abundance, her greatest virtue was her ability to plan an intrigue. Hadn’t patience been what had won her a place at all at Rhys de Piaget’s hall? Please try again. And that left her with a path before her that grew more intolerable by the footstep. Langsam aber sehr bald habe ich alle Lynn Kurland Bücher gelesen. He should have gone back before now. Fortunately for the rest of Rhys and Gwen’s children they had come last, else Anne suspected none of the other children would have been conceived. But before she could muster up any more energy or courage, a whirlwind of skirts and dark hair descended into the great hall and ran across the rushes. I could show the world how to smile, I could be glad all of the while . He could avenge himself easily of any slight. But now she was released from her father’s hall, if only briefly, and Artane was but a short distance away. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. “And talking to yourself as if you were mad? The distance separating them was greater than she would have liked, but not unmanageable. “Thinking to rescue Anne from her unsavoury suitors, brother?”, “Father will likely have need of us as well,” Robin continued, ignoring his brother’s grin. Sir Montgomery was the last of Rhys’s original guardsmen to have succumbed to death’s grasp. "If I Had You" is a 1928 song by "Irving King" (Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly) with Ted Shapiro. She supposed it was pleasing to Lord Rhys to find himself in such demand, but she herself would have been happier had the castle been a little less populated. Robin’s exact reasons for having wished to go were still a mystery. “I’m sure they haven’t been. The curses that followed left her with no doubt that her father had found her. But Robin knew his mother very well, and knew her threats were not idle. But by now, it was a gentle sort of yearning that somehow she herself might have been born with the beauty Amanda possessed. He closed his eyes and relished the sweat pouring down his face, his limbs trembling, and his heart beating so hard in his chest, he thought it might burst free. It might be all she was allowed to have. He dragged his sleeve across his eyes to wipe away the sweat, then looked at the cluster of men standing near him. Baldwin’s uncle had sent him along to foster, though at the time Robin couldn’t understand why he’d bothered, as Baldwin had been nigh onto winning his spurs. Now, come and sit by the fire. How sweet it must be to have so little weighing upon one’s mind. He didn’t want to see her in his mind’s eye. Movement didn’t help. Anne stumbled down the stairs, wincing each time she had to put her weight on her leg. Her stick clattered down the stairs but she had no stomach for the fetching of it. Torches often went out. As Amanda turned to face him, Anne suppressed the urge to duck behind her, lest the inevitable argument come to include her. “I vow we’ll see him thwarted before a fortnight is out.”. You might be well to curb the impulse in yourself.”. He strode back to his brother’s hall. Even the men my father has brought to inspect me can do nothing but babble about your beauty.”, “Then they are fools,” Amanda said. She had also been the one who had declined the numerous halts her father had tried to force upon her. Anne could hardly believe they were discussing her so openly, and she had no desire to hear more. “Spring?” he repeated, cursing himself weakly for being able to say nothing else. Perhaps she would grow a new leg and enough beauty to hold such a man. The stark stone of the castle rose up against the gray sky, a bulwark of safety and security. --Lois Faye Dyer. There is nothing I couldn’t do if I had you. This book starts out as a 5 star book and continues through to the end as a 5 star book.