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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780978486525
ISBN: 0978486528
Label: Enspiren Press
Manufacturer: Enspiren Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: March 13, 2008
Publisher: Enspiren Press
Studio: Enspiren Press
Sales Rank: 1825880
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Based in Medieval Italy, the story begins with the birth of Morena and her dying mother's gift of the legendary bloodstone which holds a clue of a long forgotten Roman treasure said to be buried beneath Bloodstone Castle. Eighteen years later, The father Duke Bartolomeo Dragone, is killed in an ambush by brigands. His dying wish is that Amoro end a feud and marry the Contessa Morena Monterossa of Portovenere. Amoro breaks the news to his mistress, but Laria had harboured hopes he would marry her and surprises him with her grief when she swears she will fight to keep him. Amoro goes to Bloodstone Castle to claim his bride, but his attempts are rebuffed, until a Massimo Baronno tells him the contessa is betrothed to Ernesto of Savona. Amoro wonders if the existence of another marriage contract might be his escape, but is intrigued by the possibility of gaining access to the castle and perhaps finding the lost treasure. Amoro and his men surround the castle and when Morena and her servants escape via a secret Roman tunnel, his men capture her. Amoro despises the violence his men used to subdue the women and orders Morena returned to her room, where he waits with her until she wakes. During his vigil, he sees the bloodstone amulet round her neck and reads its inscription. Amoro discovers Morena is spirited and intends to honour her betrothal to Ernesto, a man twenty years her senior. Umberto Montessora, Morena's father, has travelled to see Ernesto of Savona to insist he rescinds the marriage contract between him and his daughter. He tells Ernesto he knows he killed Duke Bartolomeo Dragone, Amoro's father and this is the price he must pay for his villainy. Ernesto arrives at Bloodstone castle to insist their marriage contract is honoured. Amoro challenges him and Ernesto flies into a rage, but Amoro has him removed from the castle. When Umberto's body is found, Amoro swears to find his murderer, but Morena's grief and isolation still make her distrust him. On their way to Genoa, their convoy is attacked and Morena is convinced it was Ernesto who was to blame. Still uncertain of Amoro's motives, Morena is given a grand welcome in Genoa by his mother and his people.
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Can't believe the rating this book received. I special ordered this book based on the raving reviews it received. What a waste of my money. This book will be one that I am going to donate to the library .NOt a keeper and not worth your money.
The writing is so simplistic and fragmented at times .You can certainly tell it is the author 's first novel.I felt like I was reading a harlequin romance book and nothing like the historical fictions I am used to reading ie Jennifer Roberson, Elizabeth ... Read More
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In a haze of blood and death, Morena Monterossa, daughter of the Count of Portovenere, enters the world. As her mother Vittoria's lifeblood ebbs, she wills her daughter a precious keepsake; a bloodstone pendant passed from mother to daughter. The pendant is the key to an ancient Roman treasure, buried somewhere in the count's castle.
So begins Mirella Patzer's recent release, Bloodstone Castle. Ms. Patzer transports her readers to the medieval Italian states, where Amoro Dragone vows to fulfill ... Read More
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From the prologue, Mirella Patzer creates the atmosphere of 10th century Italy, with all the tension and emotion of childbirth. In the opening chapters we begin to understand the drama of life in those times. Death, marriage and family loyalty are themes that play a large part in this story.
Duke Amoro Dragone the handsome hero, is told that his father's dying wish is for the feud between the house of Dragone and the house of Monterossa, to end. His father wishes for Amoro to marry Morena Monterossa the ... Read More
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An avid romance reader, I love a good historical. Kingdom of Dreams & Once and Always (Judith McNaught), With One Look (Jennifer Horsman), and Love's Tender Fury (Jennifer Wilde) are some of my favorites. Mirella Patzer's Bloodstone Castle is right up there with these.
Pamela S Thibodeaux, Author
"Inspirational with an Edge!"
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Bloodstone Castle by Mirella Patzer
Medieval Italy is a setting I am unfamiliar with but this didn't stop me from enjoying this well written and researched book. Ms Patzer obviously has a love of, and special knowledge of Italy in those times, because it shows up in her writing. Her descriptions of the clothing and surrounds of the period weave a rich tapestry that draws you into the story and keeps you enthralled.
Amoro is a gallant hero, Morena a brave and beautiful heroine. The dungeon scenes ... Read More
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