Title: The King's Tale
Author: Rowena Sudbury
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Publisher URL: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/
ISBN: 978-1-61581-022-2
Genre: {M/M} Historical
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Scandalous Minx
Dafydd is a simple woodsman with a not-so-humble beginning. The fourth son of Welsh nobility made Dafydd more of a burden than asset, so he decided to strike out on his own. He is drawn to the small kingdom of Lysnowydh and more importantly, to the man who will change his life forever, King Christopher.
For Christopher, there is no such thing as a marriage of convenience. The person destined to share his castle and crown will be the one he weds for love. Conflicts lead him to Dafydd’s humble dwelling one cold winter’s night. With that chance meeting begins an unexpected love affair. There are those who are not happy with the alliance between Dafydd and Christopher and would see the relationship stopped and the Welshman dead. Do they have the kind of love that can stand the test of time?
The King's Tale is a fantastic historical novel set in a beautiful seaside kingdom. Discrimination, both of race and sexual preference, are topics hit on heavily throughout this tale. In addition, to set this during a time where homosexuality was a hanging offense was priceless. To live and love freely during this era would truly have been a special gift.
Dafydd understood his position as a fourth son, and never allowed bitterness to seep into his soul. His tender spirit was frequently tested; however, you quickly notice he is a cultured man of honor who refuses to be broken. He took the ore out of a majority of those against the relationship, thanks to his ability to enforce without being forceful. I loved his quiet influence and gentle persuasion style of commanding. Christopher is not your typical king. He has his council but is no weakling, refusing to take his own thoughts and desires into consideration. Christopher’s ferocious attraction to Dafydd has him determined to claim Dafydd completely, regardless of the obstacles. The two worked well together, making a perfect love match. Even when they faced hard decisions, the other was there to help toe the line.
I absolutely loved this story. The imagery, plot and characters made this a winner from the first line. The characters genuine emotions rang clear through their actions and words, which made them personable. I was glued to this book after the first chapter, and I have a feeling those who enjoy the genre will feel the same. This is Rowena Sudbury’s first novel and her enthralling writing style has cemented her on my list of author’s to watch for future releases. Well done, Ms. Sudbury; you should be quite proud of The King’s Tale!
Note: This book contains explicit sexual content and situations that some readers may find objectionable: violence (rape of hero by villain)
Author: Rowena Sudbury
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Publisher URL: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/
ISBN: 978-1-61581-022-2
Genre: {M/M} Historical
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Scandalous Minx
Dafydd is a simple woodsman with a not-so-humble beginning. The fourth son of Welsh nobility made Dafydd more of a burden than asset, so he decided to strike out on his own. He is drawn to the small kingdom of Lysnowydh and more importantly, to the man who will change his life forever, King Christopher.
For Christopher, there is no such thing as a marriage of convenience. The person destined to share his castle and crown will be the one he weds for love. Conflicts lead him to Dafydd’s humble dwelling one cold winter’s night. With that chance meeting begins an unexpected love affair. There are those who are not happy with the alliance between Dafydd and Christopher and would see the relationship stopped and the Welshman dead. Do they have the kind of love that can stand the test of time?
The King's Tale is a fantastic historical novel set in a beautiful seaside kingdom. Discrimination, both of race and sexual preference, are topics hit on heavily throughout this tale. In addition, to set this during a time where homosexuality was a hanging offense was priceless. To live and love freely during this era would truly have been a special gift.
Dafydd understood his position as a fourth son, and never allowed bitterness to seep into his soul. His tender spirit was frequently tested; however, you quickly notice he is a cultured man of honor who refuses to be broken. He took the ore out of a majority of those against the relationship, thanks to his ability to enforce without being forceful. I loved his quiet influence and gentle persuasion style of commanding. Christopher is not your typical king. He has his council but is no weakling, refusing to take his own thoughts and desires into consideration. Christopher’s ferocious attraction to Dafydd has him determined to claim Dafydd completely, regardless of the obstacles. The two worked well together, making a perfect love match. Even when they faced hard decisions, the other was there to help toe the line.
I absolutely loved this story. The imagery, plot and characters made this a winner from the first line. The characters genuine emotions rang clear through their actions and words, which made them personable. I was glued to this book after the first chapter, and I have a feeling those who enjoy the genre will feel the same. This is Rowena Sudbury’s first novel and her enthralling writing style has cemented her on my list of author’s to watch for future releases. Well done, Ms. Sudbury; you should be quite proud of The King’s Tale!
Note: This book contains explicit sexual content and situations that some readers may find objectionable: violence (rape of hero by villain)
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