There is not nearly enough historical fiction, romantic or otherwise, set around the time of the Norman invasion of England. Aelric subsequently goes on the run and his relationship with Constance abruptly ends, but years later when they have a chance encounter they have to work through their feelings to determine what if anything still remains between them. Aelric, a Saxon, loses his whole family, who were hung as traitors by the local baron, who just happens to be the brother-in-law of the girl he is in love with, Constance. The Normans have recently conquered the Saxons and the bad blood is still brewing between those in charge and those who are subjugated. **This review was previously posted at Romantic Historical Reviews ** Yet, as they are thrown together and their longing for each other reignites, will Aelric discover that love is stronger than revenge? Believing Constance deserted him, he can never trust her again. He's now her enemy, but Constance must reach out to this rebel and persuade him to save her life as she once saved his…Īelric is determined to seek vengeance on the Normans who destroyed his family. Source: Received from publisher for review at Romantic Historical ReviewsĪbducted by Saxon outlaws, Constance Arnaud comes face-to-face with Aelric, a Saxon boy she once loved. The Saxon Outlaw’s Revenge by Elisabeth Hobbes
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