The Unveiling Age of Faith Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Tamara Leigh Mary Sarah Agliotta Books
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Twelfth century England Two men vie for the throne King Stephen the usurper and young Duke Henry the rightful heir. Amid civil and private wars, alliances are forged, loyalties are betrayed, families are divided, and marriages are made.
For four years, Lady Annyn Bretanne has trained at arms with one end in mind - to avenge her brother's murder as God has not deemed it worthy to do. Disguised as a squire, she sets off to exact revenge on a man known only by his surname, Wulfrith. But when she holds his fate in her hands, her will wavers and her heart whispers that her enemy may not be an enemy after all.
Baron Wulfrith, renowned trainer of knights, allows no women within his walls for the distraction they breed. What he never expects is that the impetuous young man sent to train under him is a woman who seeks his death - nor that her unveiling will test his faith and distract the warrior from his purpose.
The Unveiling Age of Faith Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Tamara Leigh Mary Sarah Agliotta Books
Tamara Leigh kick starts her Age of Faith series with this intricate, multi-tiered story set in England’s interesting 12th century with Henry II contending against Stephen for England’s throne. At the time, it was not unusual for marriages to be ordered under the king’s assumed or anticipated authority--in this case Henry, who was aspiring to wrest England’s crown from the Norman descendant of William the Conqueror. Much heartache and loss resulted from marriages arranged for politically expedient or even vindictive purposes with no regard for the true purpose undergirding the institution’s divine design. Sometimes such marriages, though not ideally begun, produced happy homes. But the opposite must have often been true, and as in The Unveiling, love sometimes finds its outlet through illicit means with painful consequences spanning generations. This harsh reality is integral to the story.While I don’t claim to have detailed knowledge of the historical developments by which the rigid mores controlling marriage decisions gradually yielded to love’s emergence as the pivotal factor in marriage decisions, The Unveiling is a good representation of how, by fits and starts against fierce resistance over many years, that transition must have been realized. But without this factor, the Unveiling would not be a story.
But there’s more the story, which grows out of the violent murder of a young squire in training for knighthood. Desires for revenge angles into the plot from two sources, fueled by a complex set of secrets—and who knew them—about what happened the night of the murder. To avoid spoilers I’ll leave the storyline at that.
The Unveiling’s subtitle is “A Medieval Romance,” and the cover depicts a man and woman in an affectionate near embrace, and it is marketed as historical and inspirational romance. I don’t criticize the publisher’s marketing choices as they are tasteful and true to the story. However, in my personal view this emphasis on the book’s romantic thread is disproportionate to the rich historical setting and the exciting adventure into which the application of profoundly important spiritual lessons is interwoven. This is not a critique of the story--simply a heads-up for potential readers (like myself) for whom a book’s romantic feature is not its primary appeal. If romance novels aren’t your thing, read this book--it’s much more.
The narrative is well-written and has a comfortable pace and flow. The primary characters, including the heroine with her predilection for masculine interests, are multi-dimensional and true-to-life, being flawed but, where willing, redeemable. I had read The Unveiling a couple of years ago and decided I would read the entire Age of Faith series after some other reading I had lined up. I re-read The Unveiling to get back into the story before resuming the series, and enjoyed it at least as much as I did the first time. The Unveiling receives a well-earned 5-star review.
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The Unveiling Age of Faith Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Tamara Leigh Mary Sarah Agliotta Books Reviews
This book is seriously difficult to put down once you’ve started! I first read this series a few years ago, but was recently inspired to read it again because (a) a friend has been reading them for the first time, and absolutely raving about them on Facebook; and (b) THERE’S GOING TO BE A BOOK #6! Aside from wanting to refresh my memory in time for the release of #6, I remember thinking they were a good read at the time, and I was curious as to whether they would compare to my memory.
Oh yeah. They do!
For starters, the series is grounded in a specific historical setting, rather than a fantasy-style Medieval England. And I certainly didn’t mind seeing Garr outwit the brash young Henry Plantagenet! Authentic medieval dialogue is something of a moot point considering English as we know it had not developed yet, but Tamara Leigh did a great job of giving an ‘olde English’ feel to the writing without making it taxing to the modern reader.
But the plot! Oh, I loved this plot—and the main characters! Yes, a woman impersonating a man and eschewing normal feminine pursuits is an overused medieval romance trope, but this novel is an example of how it can be done WELL. The fact is, women like Annyn DID exist, and given Annyn’s situation and determination to avenge her brother, I thought it was a very believable scenario, from its inception right through to the consequences. Every scene bristled with realistic tension—personal, physical, psychological, political, and/or romantic; and I loved those fantastic training scenes at Wulfen!
When it comes to the faith element, I think it needs to be said—although that should be obvious—that if you’re looking for Evangelical Christianity, you’re not going to find it in medieval fiction. I thought Tamara Leigh did a great job of portraying a faith that was neither overtly Catholic nor anachronistic. The few references to Garr’s practice of seeking out ‘professional women’ in the past were disappointing, particularly in light of what was otherwise a sincere faith, but the Church’s teaching on sexual mores at this time was…erroneous, to say the least, and as it seemed to be confined to his past, I opted to grimace and move on. There were many ways in which these characters were still growing in their faith, and their struggles with anger, vengeance, hatred, and forgiveness were the focus of this story, and well portrayed.
And finally, the romance if you read reviews for this novel on or Goodreads etc, you will likely be very confused, because this novel is accused of being both TMI and lacking in the bedroom department. If you're after explicit scenes, you'll be disappointed. If you prefer romances that don’t acknowledge the physical side of marriage, you'll also be disappointed. Personally, I quite like the middle ground! I also thought it was refreshing that it took time for Annyn and Garr to find each other attractive, and I was particularly relieved that Garr didn't find himself strangely attracted to Annyn when she was pretending to be a squire. (Ugh! Just, no!)
Really, all I’m trying to say is This was a jolly good read! I can’t wait to refresh my memory on the rest of the series.
Tamara Leigh kick starts her Age of Faith series with this intricate, multi-tiered story set in England’s interesting 12th century with Henry II contending against Stephen for England’s throne. At the time, it was not unusual for marriages to be ordered under the king’s assumed or anticipated authority--in this case Henry, who was aspiring to wrest England’s crown from the Norman descendant of William the Conqueror. Much heartache and loss resulted from marriages arranged for politically expedient or even vindictive purposes with no regard for the true purpose undergirding the institution’s divine design. Sometimes such marriages, though not ideally begun, produced happy homes. But the opposite must have often been true, and as in The Unveiling, love sometimes finds its outlet through illicit means with painful consequences spanning generations. This harsh reality is integral to the story.
While I don’t claim to have detailed knowledge of the historical developments by which the rigid mores controlling marriage decisions gradually yielded to love’s emergence as the pivotal factor in marriage decisions, The Unveiling is a good representation of how, by fits and starts against fierce resistance over many years, that transition must have been realized. But without this factor, the Unveiling would not be a story.
But there’s more the story, which grows out of the violent murder of a young squire in training for knighthood. Desires for revenge angles into the plot from two sources, fueled by a complex set of secrets—and who knew them—about what happened the night of the murder. To avoid spoilers I’ll leave the storyline at that.
The Unveiling’s subtitle is “A Medieval Romance,” and the cover depicts a man and woman in an affectionate near embrace, and it is marketed as historical and inspirational romance. I don’t criticize the publisher’s marketing choices as they are tasteful and true to the story. However, in my personal view this emphasis on the book’s romantic thread is disproportionate to the rich historical setting and the exciting adventure into which the application of profoundly important spiritual lessons is interwoven. This is not a critique of the story--simply a heads-up for potential readers (like myself) for whom a book’s romantic feature is not its primary appeal. If romance novels aren’t your thing, read this book--it’s much more.
The narrative is well-written and has a comfortable pace and flow. The primary characters, including the heroine with her predilection for masculine interests, are multi-dimensional and true-to-life, being flawed but, where willing, redeemable. I had read The Unveiling a couple of years ago and decided I would read the entire Age of Faith series after some other reading I had lined up. I re-read The Unveiling to get back into the story before resuming the series, and enjoyed it at least as much as I did the first time. The Unveiling receives a well-earned 5-star review.
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