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The Penwyth Curse
First published 2003 · 565 pages
A delightfully chaotic medieval romp filled with curses, magic, and witty banter.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a delightfully chaotic medieval fever dream where romance and magic collide. The atmosphere is less about historical grit and more about spirited fun, wrapping the reader in a lighthearted, slightly campy world of cursed castles and eccentric characters. The narrative moves at a brisk, breezy pace, driven by sharp, modern-feeling dialogue and a playful tone that never takes itself too seriously. It is a story that balances a genuine mystery with unapologetic melodrama and romantic tension. Fans of old-school historical romance who enjoy a dash of the supernatural alongside their witty banter will devour this energetic, smile-inducing escape into a wildly entertaining version of the thirteenth century.
- Mood
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- magical
- romantic
- Tone
- playful
- humorous
- melodramatic
- adventurous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- breaking curses · destiny and fate · overcoming superstition · unconventional romance
- The writing
- Breezy and dialogue-driven, favoring witty banter and modern pacing over strict historical accuracy.
- The arc
- Moves from superstitious chaos and mystery to a triumphant, laughter-filled romantic resolution.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave old-school historical romances packed with wacky humor, magical realism, and spirited heroines.
Content notes
- past death of spouses
- mild violence
- sexual content
About the book
The Song Series - 6 Dear Reader:
How would you like to be eighteen and four times a widow? If you live with a curse, sometimes things like this happen. And so they did.
We have two sets of heroes/heroines; one set is in the present (1278 A.D.) and the other set is, quite simply, sometime else. We have both over- and underlapping stories, a dynamite mystery, lovers underfoot (visit with Dienwald and Philippa from Earth Song) and mega-doses of magic and mayhem.
Come back to the present, and maybe even further back than that. I hope you have lots of fun, and smile until your jaws lock.
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)
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