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Lady at Arms

By: Tamara Leigh
Narrated by: Mary Sarah Agliotta
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He was the vilest of men.

Lizanne Balmaine has spent years honing her skills at arms, determined she will never again be at the mercy of any man. When she comes face to face with the one who stole her future, she seizes the opportunity to exact revenge. Soon he is her prisoner, at her mercy. But something is different about him, something that makes her question her purpose. Is it possible a man can be so changed? More, can she right the wrong that could lay ruin to her family?

She was a question never before asked of him.

Ranulf Wardieu does not seek a bride, nor a settling of scores when his mission for the king places him in the path of a beguiling, raven-haired maiden. But fascination turns to fury when she imprisons him. Accused of wrongdoing, the nature of which she refuses to reveal, he discovers the lady is as skilled at wielding a sword as she is at verbal sparring. When he bests her at her game and his jailer becomes his captive, he is determined to learn what wrong he has done her. However, as they engage in a battle of wits and wills and he glimpses her woman's heart, he discovers Lizanne is a question never before asked of him - one his own jaded heart refuses to answer.

©1994, 2014 Tammy Schmanski (P)2014 Tammy Schmanski
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really enjoyed it all around

I enjoyed this book. It is fairly predictable but still enjoyable. Apparently, it is a clean remake...so U appreciate that too. I will be reading /listening to the next in the series!

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A female tomcat meets her match!

This is one of my favorite fictional period pieces by Ms. Leigh. A strong hero and heroine in a medieval setting with simple splashes of romance and daring bouts of swordplay and intrigue. It has the right mixture of dialogue and action to keep your attention, along with an excellent narration by Mary Sarah. The narration adds such grace and dimension to the reader's enjoyment. So, if you enjoy a thrilling clean medieval romance, don't miss your opportunity...buy this audiobook.

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We'll researched, well written...

The narrator is awesome! I love her voice/s and her telling of the story. The book is well written and stays clean (THANK YOU) and lovely. Great plot, great use of period vocabulary, and historical rettoric.

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Couldn't get over the accent

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I watched a movie not long ago where a character intentionally put on an overly dramatic British accent. As soon as I heard this narrator, all I could think of was that character. I couldn't get over it...I'd love to listen to the rest of Tamara Leigh's books, but since all I can think of is that character I'll stick to reading them.

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Feminine & Fearless

When I read the description before purchasing the book I was very intrigued. The mystery of the hero and the confusion of the heroine. The book is fun, serious, extremely interesting, well written, and well performed! You won’t want to put it down. I finished it too fast. I’m just grateful Tamara Leigh has so many midevil tales. I can’t wait to start the next series.

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Excellent Medeival Romance

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It reminded me of everything I like about the movie Everafter, embodies strong female heroine and surprised with an even stronger hero. But be warned. There were times I listened on my lunch break and the story was so captivating I was sneaking long bathroom breaks to find out what happened next.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Renaulf. A knight in shining armor with a decidedly real manliness (and temper) to him.

Which character – as performed by Mary Sarah Agliotta – was your favorite?

Lisanne. I was absolutely "right there" with her the whole time.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Oh my goodness yes! Quite a few but that scene in the tent that I can only call "the scar" when Lisanne catches a glimpse of Renaulf's abdomen. I felt every emotion ripping her apart in that scene. And I HAVE to mention when Renaulf comforts her in her sleep. The emotional contrast and all his questions in that moment of audiobook were captured so beautifully by the narrator and told by the author.

Any additional comments?

I'm super picky about the time periods I'll read in historical fiction. Pretty much never had an interest in this time period but so, so glad I gave this one a chance. Will for sure be listening to more by this author and narrator combination.

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good romance novel

very well written. not too trashy. nicely narrated. already downloading the second book in the series. definitely will read more by this author and narrator..

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1st time listening to Tamara 😃

It took a little bit to get into this story but I ended up really liking it 🤩 already started Book 2

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Amazing!

I could not stop listening! Amazingly fast paced, adventurous, romantic story! A much more racing and romantic story then EverAfter! (One of my favorite movies!). I thought the narrator did a great job. It is your typical romance story, with those awkward moments that make your own cheeks flush due to the awkwardness of falling in love and verbal sparing:) but very clean. The characters are lovable and you feel completely drawn into the story as you cheer them on to finding out they truly love each other.

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great

another great read. I have truly enjoyed listening to this book and the narrative. thank you

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