The Montbryce Legacy Series by Anna Markland

Praise for Conquering Passion"Wow,loved this book. It kept me reading until 2am. I had to force myself to put it down to go to bed. This author certainly knows her history."Helen Scott Taylor, author of Oceans Between Us"...a sweeping Norman epic. Markland has done her research and it shows. The plot moves at a nice pace, never lingering. The characters are interesting and likable. The supporting cast of characters helps to round out the story and give the novel its epic effect... morePraise for Conquering Passion"Wow,loved this book. It kept me reading until 2am. I had to force myself to put it down to go to bed. This author certainly knows her history."Helen Scott Taylor, author of Oceans Between Us"...a sweeping Norman epic. Markland has done her research and it shows. The plot moves at a nice pace, never lingering. The characters are interesting and likable. The supporting cast of characters helps to round out the story and give the novel its epic effect."Stephanie Burkhart, author of A Polish HeartThe year is 1066. The world is about to change forever. Can love survive and flourish amid the carnage, hatred, betrayals and dangers of the Norman Conquest? Juicy historical fiction. An intimate story of passion, ambition, conspiracy, and vengeance.. More praise for Anna Markland"Whoa- what a wonderful sweeping saga- LOVE IT! Anna Markland is an incredible storyteller and captivates you from the start. I suggest everyone put this on their must read. I look forward to reading more from this incredible author."Lois Lavrisa, author of Liquid Lies"...sheer genius...a great story...by an equally great story teller."Lynn Crain, author of A Lover for Rachel"...the historical detail is impressive, the events helping drive the story, intertwined with a very strong romance...The reader is sucked into...the middle of politics, intrigue, and the trappings of life in that era...masterfully done..."Shelisa "Fiction is Oxygen"Lovers of medieval romance and English history will enjoy CONQUERING PASSION. If you enjoy the historical richness of Ken Follett, you'll love Anna Markland's books. Follett with a woman's touch.Looking for more Anna Markland? If you like stories with medieval breeds of dogs, you'll enjoyIf Love Dares Enough, Carried Away, and Wild Viking Princess. If you have a soft spot for cats, read Passion in the Blood. less

Set in the 11th century, Book Two of the Montbryce Legacy is the story of Caedmon Woolgar, the illegitimate son of a Norman Earl, Ram de Montbryce. A warrior who has always believed he is the son of a dead Saxon hero of the Battle of Hastings, Caedmon's discovery of his illegitimacy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite. He seeks redemption by going off on the First Crusade... moreSet in the 11th century, Book Two of the Montbryce Legacy is the story of Caedmon Woolgar, the illegitimate son of a Norman Earl, Ram de Montbryce. A warrior who has always believed he is the son of a dead Saxon hero of the Battle of Hastings, Caedmon's discovery of his illegitimacy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite. He seeks redemption by going off on the First Crusade. Agneta harbours hatreds of her own over the massacre of her family and the destruction of her home—a crime Caedmon unwittingly participated in. Can love help them overcome hatred and forge a powerful dynasty of their own? A Man of Value is a medieval romance, set against the backdrop of the rule of King William Rufus and the attempts of the Scottish King Malcolm to take control of Northumbria from the Normans. Caedmon's heroism during the First Crusade takes the reader on an emotional journey to find himself as he travels across Europe to Asia Minor. less

Hugh de Montbryce, is haunted by a deep fear, rooted in his experiences at the Battle of Hastings, that violence arouses him. He avoids women, but is drawn into the life of a Saxon noblewoman, Lady Devona Melton, a victim of abuse at the hands of her Norman husband... moreHugh de Montbryce, is haunted by a deep fear, rooted in his experiences at the Battle of Hastings, that violence arouses him. He avoids women, but is drawn into the life of a Saxon noblewoman, Lady Devona Melton, a victim of abuse at the hands of her Norman husband. Can Hugh overcome his demons and the political and religious implications of abducting the wife of a Norman nobleman? The rake of the family, Anthoine is faced with the dilemma of what to do with Lady Sybilla Sancerre, the pregnant widow of an enemy he killed in battle. He is supposed to send her for execution as the wife of a traitor, but finds himself driven to protect her and the deformed child she bears. William the Conqueror’s anger at both brothers could endanger all that the Montbryce family holds dear. less

Book four of The Montbryce legacy Series. Robert de Montbryce is the heir to a powerful Norman dynasty. He must seek a suitable bride who can bring him strong allies in the dangerous political climate of 12th century Europe. But his destiny is to fall in love with the daughter of his family’s sworn enemy. Can his passion for this forbidden woman overcome the hatreds of a lifetime and the plots to keep them apart? A medieval tale of family feuds, betrayal and love. Romeo and Juliet.. moreBook four of The Montbryce legacy Series. Robert de Montbryce is the heir to a powerful Norman dynasty. He must seek a suitable bride who can bring him strong allies in the dangerous political climate of 12th century Europe. But his destiny is to fall in love with the daughter of his family’s sworn enemy. Can his passion for this forbidden woman overcome the hatreds of a lifetime and the plots to keep them apart? A medieval tale of family feuds, betrayal and love. Romeo and Juliet...with a happy ending! less