The Shattered Rose Author:Jo Beverley A magnificent tale that sweeps from a besieged medieval castle to the dazzling English court...as two knights vie for the heart of one woman -- and a love that can conquer all... — She is the incomparable Jehanne, alone in a castle with a child who is not her husband's. — He is Galeran of Heywood, believed dead in a far-off land, newly returne... more »d to his country to reclaim his land -- and his errant wife.
Proud and unyielding, Jehanne refuses to beg forgiveness from the husband she has unknowingly betrayed... yet secretly loves with all her heart. Enraged and wounded by her cruel faithlessness, Galeran cannot ask for what he longs most to have: Jehanne back in his arms -- his bed -- his life.« less
Initially it was really hard for me to get through the book. Not because it wasn't good, but because I hated the heroine, Jehanna. Every couple of chapters I had to stop reading because I couldn't stand her and upset at Galeran, for being so forgiving. I almost stopped reading the book, but decided to trudge on. Finally Aline and Raoul happened... Thank goodness! Aline and Raoul, having their own side story in the book, was a great reprieve from your feelings towards Jehanna. Overall, it's a great story if you can get pass your dislike of the heroine. You'll sympathize with Galeran. enjoy the battle between Aline and Raoul and you may find yourself teary eyed when Galeran finally mourns for his son.