Book Review: The Lady of the Storm (The Elven Lords, #2) by Kathryne Kennedy
The Lady of the Storm (The Elven Lords, #2) by Kathryne Kennedy. ©2011 Sourcebooks Casablanca. ISBN 9781402236532. Mass Market Paperback. 416 pages. Source: ARC provided by the publisher.
Back Cover Blurb: In a kingdom viciously ruled by warlike elven lords, village blacksmith Giles Beaumont reluctantly swears to protect half-elf, half-human Cecily Sutton, never dreaming that he will fall under her enchanting spell.
When Cecily’s father disappears, Cecily and Giles set out to find him. But, as their journey unfolds, duty is quickly replaced by desire—and the search for Cecily’s father leads to a magical destiny that count end the rule of the elven lords forever…
Review: The Lady of the Storm is the second installment to Kathyrne’s “The Elven Lords” romantic fantasy series, which began in 2010 with The Fire Lord’s Lover. Set in 1734, this installment introduces us to Giles Beaumont and Cecily Sutton and as such can be read as a stand alone from the previous title. I very much enjoyed The Fire Lord’s Lover and I was pleased when this title lived up to the previous one. I’m still in awe of Kathyrne’s magnificent alternative Georgian England which is ruled with iron fists by six Elf Lords who deserted their home of Elfhame due to boredom. Read more
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