A Tapestry of Dreams

by Roberta Gellis

Overview

Against all odds, they dare to search for love: the lady who has sworn not to marry…and the knight who has vowed to win her heart

For the lovely Lady Audris, taking a husband would mean losing her home. She is content to concentrate on her special gift, weaving gorgeous tapestries that often contain hints of the future. But nothing predicts the arrival of Hugh Licorne, confident in his strength and single-minded in his determination—to have her.

From the moment Hugh sets eyes on Lady Audris, he knows he has found the woman destined to be his wife. She's courageous and beautiful, delicate yet strong. But winning her trust and defending her from her enemies will be the greatest battle he has ever faced.

The Tales of Jernaeve series:

Tapestry of Dreams (Book 1)

Fires of Winter (Book 2)

Praise for Tapestry of Dreams:

"An enjoyably rich story crammed full of plot. This epic is perfect for readers who like an extra dose of history in their romance." — Publisher's Weekly

"Gellis paints a wonderful picture of the time and place she is writing about — both the beauty and the brutality..." — Night Owl Reviews

"A Tapestry of Dreams is one to savor." — Historical Novels Review

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402254994
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	05/01/2011
Series:	Tales of Jernaeve , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	496
Sales rank:	336,489
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Roberta Gellis has written over 25 romances with over 1 million copies sold. Publishers Weekly called her a master of the medieval historical. Her many awards include the Silver and Gold Medal Porgy, the Golden Certificate and Golden Pen, and the RT Lifetime Achievement Award. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Roberta Gellis is the bestselling author of over 25 novels in different fields. New York Times best-seller John Jakes has called her a superb storyteller of extraordinary talent; Publishers Weekly has termed her a master of the medieval historical. Her many awards include: The Silver and Gold Medal Porgy for historical novels from West Coast Review of Books and the Golden Certificate and Golden Pen from Affaire de Coeur, several Romantic Times book awards and also their Lifetime Achievement Award.

Editorial Reviews

Putting an interesting spin on the war-torn historical romance, this novel takes the revolutionary step of refusing to choose sides. Caught in the 12th-century English succession war between the Empress Matilda and King Stephen, Lady Audris and her family don't actually care who wins. They simply want to protect the city of Wark and their subjects from the messy civil war. Similarly, Audris is entirely sympathetic to her uncle's desire to keep control of her land; rather than branding him as a selfish tyrant, she resolves not to marry rather than dispossess him. Despite this vow, Audris is immediately attracted to dashing suitor Hugh Licorne, but the two are divided by issues of illegitimacy, family loyalty, and wartime expediency. A set of prophetic tapestries and Hugh's mysterious origins contribute to an enjoyably rich story crammed full of plot. This epic is perfect for readers who like an extra dose of history in their romance. (May)

Publishers Weekly

"Gellis paints a wonderful picture of the time and place she is writing about - both the beauty and the brutality... " - Night Owl Reviews

"A Tapestry of Dreams is one to savor." - Historical Novels Review

"Roberta Gellis has weaved a beautiful historically accurate tale with a sweet love story intertwined within it. " - PonyTails Book Reviews

"Rich in medieval history and fast paced." - BookLoons.com

"Roberta Gellis has won a new fan; her storytelling itself is magic... worth every single page and one to be savoured." - Dark Divas Reviews

"The character driven story line is fast-paced yet contains the trademark vivid detail that makes armchair readers feel they are in the middle of an English civil war between the Empress Matilda and King Stephen." - Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher

Gellis paints a wonderful picture of the time and place she is writing about - both the beauty and the brutality...

Night Owl Reviews