Keeper of the Dream

Show Notes

Keeper of the Dream, published in 1992, has this real threat of danger throughout the book. Arianna is the daughter of the Welsh prince and Raine pledges his fealty to Henry II, who is currently invading Wales. In the first scene, Raine kills one of Arianna’s brothers in a skirmish and the book doesn’t really let up from there. Arianna is a seer and has visions, which include insight into the past and future. Raine is the unloved, illegitimate son of an earl and he is seeking power and status by trying to secure his own lands. Williamson writes an incredibly romantic and funny love story on top of this violent war. That opening scene doesn’t sound like it could be the beginning of what I could describe as a cute, miscommunication romance. Or I could describe it as a bodice ripper. Or one of the saddest romances I’ve ever read. This book is a lot of things as once, but Williamson pulls it off.

Books Referenced

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The Passions of Emma by Penelope Williamson

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A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught

The King’s Man by Elizabeth Kingston

For My Lady’s Heart by Laura Kinsale

Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey

The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys

The Windflower by Laura London

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