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Secret Song
First published 1999 · 567 pages
A lively medieval romp where a silver-tongued rogue meets his match in a fiercely clever heroine.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the golden era of 90s historical romance, where the castles are drafty, the stakes are high, and the banter is razor-sharp. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, driven by the electric friction between a famously charming rogue and a heroine who refuses to be easily won or rescued. It is a sweeping, adventurous ride that balances moments of genuine peril with playful, witty dialogue. The atmosphere is lively and passionate, wrapping the reader in a comforting blanket of classic romance tropes done with energetic flair. It will thoroughly delight fans of old-school medieval romances who love watching two fiercely independent equals slowly surrender to an undeniable, fiery devotion.
- Mood
- adventurous
- sweeping
- romantic
- lively
- Tone
- playful
- dramatic
- witty
- passionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- battle of wits · reluctant allies · finding an equal · chivalric adventure
- The writing
- Energetic and dialogue-driven, balancing sweeping historical melodrama with snappy, modern-feeling banter.
- The arc
- Moves from sharp-tongued antagonism and perilous escapes to a fierce, undeniable devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, fast-paced 90s historical romances featuring roguish heroes and heroines who give as good as they get.
Content notes
- kidnapping/abduction tropes
- period-typical violence
- sexual content
- mild peril
About the book
The Song Series - 4 Roland de Tournay is a handsome rogue with a subtle wit and quick tongue. But he meets his destiny when he must rescue Daria of Fortesque-as daring, as clever, as fascinating as he is himself.
Medieval Song Series: Warrior's Song (Medieval Song, #1) Fire Song (Medieval Song, #2) Earth Song (Medieval Song, #3) Secret Song (Medieval Song, #4) Rosehaven (Medieval Song, #5) The Penwyth Curse (Medieval Song, #6) The Valcourt Heiress (Medieval Song, #7)
Description from Open Library.
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