A novel set among actual events involving a particular
period of history... historical reminds me of
ancient times, and not 2010, which is the modern
world, much more my style, of course. It's the
same element as with vampires, which I don't exactly
care for, but less dark and more open, of course.
As with Vampireland, I want to explore Historical-land
in the form of romance, which is more my cup of
tea.
I remember a long time ago reading a series of
historical novels by a very talented writer, Rosemary
Rogers. Okay, I have to admit that I did read
historical novels, once upon a time, (hey, I forgot,
so don't shoot me...)
Rosemary Rogers's latest novel is Bound
by Love, and they've also just re-released
one of her first titles,
The
Wildest Heart. The Wildest Heart introduces
Rowena and Lucas and their turbulent ride through
sexual liaisons and struggles. Written in the
first person, the book is 736 pages, and full
of romance, which is of course my passion. Bound
by Love deals with dukes and royalty of Russian
descent. Stefan and Leonida embark on a very dangerous
ride where espionage and deceit relay into a romance
novel where true love is both the goal and the
ultimate sin. Out of all the historical authors
taking center stage, Rosemary Rogers is the one
who has captured me. I don't read historical romance
often, but when I do, Ms. Rogers wins hands down.
So historical romance is just affection and a
love story in a historical setting and style;
are you interested now? When you read a historical
romance novel there is a uniqueness that goes
along with the form of historical culture it's
set in. There are a lot of history lovers who
are glued to the romance novels of this genre.
If
you love dukes, the rebel and the lady, the midnight
man, the wicked and the rustler, unmasking, seduce
me at sunrise, the edge of desire, the king's
champion and any of the many more such things,
then guess what—historical romances are
right up your alley. Try a Rosemary Rogers novel,
which will wet your appetite, and keep you spell-bound
and captive.
Historical romance is about the history of world
war II, the dark ages, medieval times, the Tudor
period, the Elizabethan period, the Georgian period,
the era of pirates, and the Victorian period.
If these kinds of periods interest you, then you
are a natural to become a historical romance devotee.
There are so many avenues of romance to pursue,
with historical, contemporary, vampire romance,
and others, which I will be covering in future
months. As for historical romance, try a little
reading, and enjoy the ride with a historical
saga and going back into time. Here's an excerpt
from
A
Dangerous Man by Rosemary Rogers.
Boston
September 1845
"It was always exhilarating on the waterfront,
but Victoria Maria Ryan had never visited this
section in all her years in Boston. Her first
glimpse of the bustling wharves and long-rows
of red-brick warehouses and been six year ago,
as a frightened, awed ten-year-old sent from
her home in California to stay with her aunt
and uncle. That arrival remained a vivid memory,
but the awe had altered to a keen appreciation."
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