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Kathryn Le Veque
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A.D. 1203: The Lady Elizabeau Treveighan is the illegitimate daughter of Geoffrey, Duke of Brittany. Elizabeau was sent to foster at a very young age, her identity known only to herself and the earl who fostered her. When her half-brother Prince Arthur is murdered and rumors begin to fly that the opposition to King John intends to marry her to a Teutonic prince and supplant her and her new husband as the rulers of England, she suddenly becomes a very hot, and very dangerous, commodity.
Sir Rhys du Bois is charged with keeping Elizabeau safe until her arranged marriage can occur, but the task turns into one of monumental proportions. It's one harrowing flight after another as Rhys tries to keep Elizabeau from harm's way. Somewhere in the process, they fall madly in love with each other and the knight finds himself battling duty and love in order to stay on task. Torn, but with a tremendous sense of duty, he cannot escape the feelings that are swamping him, and Elizabeau does not make it easy for him. Her love for him supersedes her loyalty to her country, and to a family name that has only meant heartache for her.
When Elizabeau is finally captured by the king's men and slated for execution under the charge of treason, Rhys will risk everything to save her from the executioner's sword. However, Rhys is betrayed by another knight and soon, he too is slated for the executioner's axe. As Rhys and Elizabeau face death together, allies come together for a covert operation that will save their lives. It's a race against time before King John's men can execute the last legitimate heiress to the throne and her protector turned lover.
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- Xochitl Foster
- 09-13-18
Loved it !
I have read almost all of her books and this is one of my favorites! It makes my heart happy.
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- Andrew Saam
- 03-07-16
Audio version stops before the end of the book
What did you love best about Spectre of the Sword?
If you reed the full epilogue on Kindle you will love the true ending of the book!!!! the audio leaves out the last 12 minutes or so.
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- Starrynite20121
- 09-16-20
Spectre of the Sword
This as another excellent book by Kathryn LeVeque. I thought this book was excellent. I enjoyed the plot and characters. I hope you listen to this book.
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- Casey
- 06-28-15
Great story - narration could be better
Great book, great story. Plenty of action and romance. Very realistic and believable characters. My only complaint was the narrator. He had a raspy voice and he made all of the characters sound older than they were in the story. Sometimes the narrator talked in a whisper-like voice that made it hard to hear.
Love Kathryn LeVeque. All of her books are great and this is one of her best.
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- Stacy
- 02-21-15
Loved this story and it's characters
This is only my fifth book from Kathryn Veque. I think this may be my favorite story from Kathryn Kathryn Veque, so far. I recommend this audiobook.
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- Joy
- 01-21-22
Just Wow
So far every single book I've listen too has just been the best! I can't decide which is really my favorite because they're all turning into my favorite! This deals with romance, and such a good story with action and the life of the knights. It had a great ending totally enjoyable listen.
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- Nicole Laverdure
- 03-17-14
Best medieval novel listen as an audio !
What made the experience of listening to Spectre of the Sword the most enjoyable?
I really enjoyed it very much! I soon got captivated by this amazing romance filled with passion and adventure! I got pulled in this love story of a princess and a knight, I could not stop listening it! Breathtaking intensity between her two characters Rhys and Elizabeau. Lots of strong emotions are present in this story and the sexual chemistry will take you for a spin on a roller coster emotions! Ms. Le Veque skillfully blended passion and action and weaved her characters into her amazing medieval story.
What other book might you compare Spectre of the Sword to and why?
All of Kathryn Le Veque's other books! This author is a storyteller that gets you hooked the moment you start reading her medieval story. I strongly recommend her books as audio!
Have you listened to any of Daniel Dorse’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, this is the first time, that I hear Daniel Dorse's beautiful voice! I love this narrator, his voice is perfect for the Spectre of the Lord!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Breathtaking!
Any additional comments?
Spectre of the Lord is perfect, as an audio, for me while doing some jewelry!
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- Shirley N.
- 06-29-21
Chivalry Is Not Dead
I received a free copy of this audiobook from AudiobooksUnleashed in exchange for an honest review.
One of my favorites from this prolific author along with excellent narration made this a great read. Elizabeau Treveighan finds herself next in line for the throne when her brother is murdered by the current King. She is his next target. Sir Rhys du Bois is designated her champion and tasked to get her safely to the arms of her betrothed. A rich historical setting and historical figures set the scene. Sir Rhys du Bois fights the king's soldiers sent to kill them and fights his own sense of honor.
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- Burke Carey
- 03-31-19
You can hardly go wrong with this author IMO.
While this was not my favorite story by this author, I have read many and appreciated them all. Besides the fact that she stays fairly historically accurate (especially for fiction), she has a way of drawing the reader in so that they almost feel present. You won't find the male character removing bra and panties as I have actually read in some medieval books by other authors. Such historical inaccuracy jerks me out of the tale by the incredulity of such literary sloppiness. I could stand a little more steam in the coupling scenes; I never like the bedroom door slammed in my face. However, I respect the writer's choice to go as far as they are comfortable.
The narrator is too monotonous in his delivery for me. I like a deep gravelly voice but I find his narration so slow that I have to turn up the speed to 1.3 to make it tolerable. Once I do that, I can make through the novel.
In conclusion, I enjoyed this publication as I have all the others.
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- Rikki Moye
- 06-04-17
Great Book, Terrible Narration
Terrible narration. It's too bad a really good book like this can be so damaged by horrible narration. This narrator is difficult to understand, mumbles, and mouth breathes. His monotone made me want to stop and return the book several times but the quality of the story made me persevere to the end.
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