The Briton and the Dane: Concordia
By Mary Ann Bernal
Narrated by: Sebastian Lockwood
Series: The Briton and the Dane, Book 4
Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 02-01-16
Language: English
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Travel back in time to late ninth-century Anglo-Saxon
Britain, where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish
King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes,
and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia's shores to
study at the King's Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noblewoman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior Brantson but sees herself as far too young to lie in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it - preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred's court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain's bed, by sheer chance she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal, and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
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Saturday, May 8, 2021
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia by Mary Ann Bernal - Hardcover edition now available
Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noblewoman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
Bernal
paints a dazzling portrait of what life was like in 9th Century Hispania. There
is an elegant sweep of historical brilliance, giving this book an almost sensual
grounding of time and place. Bernal has certainly woven the history into this
incredibly enthralling tale. I was particularly interested in Bernal’s
depiction of the Emirate of Cordova (Emirate of Córdoba). This was a time of
power struggles and dynasties, but it was also the beginning of a political
decline of the emirate. I think Bernal has captured the essence of this era
very well through her fictional portrayal. The tension between the Muslim
community and the Christian one is evident throughout this story, and indeed
history tells us that there was much unrest, particularly at the Christian
border.
Although this is book #4 in the series, Concordia stands very firmly on her own two feet. So, if you are looking for your next fix of historical fiction, then why not check out The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (The Briton and the Dane #4) by Mary Ann Bernal.
I Highly
Recommend.
Mary Anne Yarde
The Coffee Pot Book Club
Mary Anne Yarde
The Coffee Pot Book Club
Monday, December 2, 2019
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia - Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year Honorable Mention - Early Medieval
Honorable Mention
The Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year
The Historical Fiction Book of the Year
Early Medieval
Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noble woman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
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Friday, November 15, 2019
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia - Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year Finalist - Early Medieval
Finalist
The Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year
The Historical Fiction Book of the Year
Early Medieval
Travel back in
time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules
with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the
boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the
civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School
at Winchester.
Enter Concordia,
a beautiful noble woman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and
admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her
fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as
far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously,
at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and
ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia
manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is
captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly
slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer
chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a
Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting
rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail,
betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die
for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor
while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy,
unconquered Muslim Hispania.
Purchase at:
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots: #BookReview — The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (...
Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots: #BookReview — The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (...: The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (The Briton and the Dane #4) By Mary Ann Bernal Travel back in time to late...
Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia
(The Briton and the Dane #4)
By Mary Ann Bernal
Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noble woman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
Someone should have told Concordia that when wishes come true they can leave a very bitter taste.
It had been very easy to fall in love with the young and handsome man from Hispania, but alas, their romance was never meant to be. It was nothing but an inexperienced girl’s foolish dream.
Several years have passed, and Concordia has not seen or heard anything more of Thayer, but not for one moment has she stopped loving him. Since that night, Concordia has worn the necklace Thayer gave her. He was still the first thing she thought about in the morning and the last thing at night. She wished ardently to speak with him, to see him, just one more time.
Concordia marries a man whom she regards as a very dear friend. She should be content. Nevertheless, her heart still belongs to Thayer. Desperate to please his young wife, Brantson takes her on a voyage — their destination, Rome. However, they never make it, for their boat is boarded by Saracen pirates. What was to be an adventure of a lifetime, soon turns into a harrowing nightmare.
If Concordia is to survive, then she must use her wits and her body, but there is no telling if even that will be enough. If only Thayer were here to save her. He would assure her safety and if nothing else, return her to her homeland.
From the comfort of King Alfred’s Great Hall to the terror of captivity in a foreign land, The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (The Briton and the Dane #4) by Mary Ann Bernal is the unforgettable story of one woman’s quest to find true love and in doing so find herself as well.
Set firmly in the 9th Century, The Briton and the Dane: Concordia, drew me in from the opening sentence and held me enchanted until the very end. Bernal’s narrative was not only utterly irresistible but incredibly vivid in the telling. This is a story that threatened to mesmerise. It was so compelling that I read it in one sitting. There was no way I could put this book down once I had started.
Concordia is an unlikely heroine. She is spoilt and conceited. However, there is an endearing innocence about her, and for anyone whose first love was unrequited, there is a recognition of her daydreams and her heartache. She pines terribly for Thayer. As a character, Concordia certainly does her fair share of growing up as the novel progresses. Her relationship with Chad, the Saracen pirate, gave this story an unexpected twist. Of all the men in Concordia’s life, Chad, although not the most honest, is more than a match for our fiery young heroine’s free spirit.
The antagonist of this tale is an unlikely one. Thayer speaks with a double-tongue. He is not what he seems and Concordia learns a harsh but terrible lesson which is to not take anyone at face-value. Her love for him is pure, but his love for her is about control and dominance. He is the serpent who promises much but delivers nothing but heartache.
Bernal paints a dazzling portrait of what life was like in 9th Century Hispania. There is an elegant sweep of historical brilliance, giving this book an almost sensual grounding of time and place. Bernal has certainly woven the history into this incredibly enthralling tale. I was particularly interested in Bernal’s depiction of the Emirate of Cordova (Emirate of Córdoba). This was a time of power struggles and dynasties, but it was also the beginning of a political decline of the emirate. I think Bernal has captured the essence of this era very well through her fictional portrayal. The tension between the Muslim community and the Christian one is evident throughout this story, and indeed history tells us that there was much unrest, particularly at the Christian border.
Although this is book #4 in the series, Concordia stands very firmly on her own two feet. So, if you are looking for your next fix of historical fiction, then why not check out The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (The Briton and the Dane #4) by Mary Ann Bernal.
I Highly Recommend.
Mary Anne Yarde.
The Coffee Pot Book Club.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots: Author Inspiration ~ Mary Ann Bernal
Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots: Author Inspiration ~ Mary Ann Bernal #amwriting #H...:
I have always been fascinated by how people perceive events or actions differently. Where I see a wounded soldier running a marathon with a prosthetic leg as a hero, someone else might see only a disabled person participating in a race meant for physically fit individuals.
Throughout history, perception has played a key role when assessing motivation but was the assessment correct, and if so, did the character in question agree with the end result or did the character believe something else? As the saying goes, one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.
One of my favorite strong women of the middle ages is Eleanor of Aquitaine. Hollywood’s portrayal as seen in The Lion in Winter, which is an entertaining period piece and not historically accurate, showcases an intelligent woman adept at palace intrigue, who wishes to see her son, Richard, on the throne after Henry’s demise. It would seem the end-game for Eleanor’s scheming is to obtain her freedom, knowing Richard would have her released from confinement. But we must not forget Henry’s request for an annulment so he might marry his mistress. Eleanor comes across as manipulative and cunning and well-versed in deception. But is that how Eleanor sees herself?
Another Hollywood favorite is Camelot where the fair Guinevere betrays Arthur for Lancelot. Initially, whilst singing The Simple Joys of Maidenhood, she doesn’t think twice about causing a war, which comes to fruition at the end of the movie. Was there any thought given as to what warfare actually means? Was life worthless in her mind? But Guinevere recognizes she must remove temptation from Arthur’s court by having Lancelot sent away, reflected in the song If Ever I Would Leave You. Guinevere appears to be conflicted, but does she perceive herself as a victim because of an arranged marriage?
And then there is Troy. Helen is miserable in an alleged loveless marriage and runs off with Paris but Menelaus convinces his brother, Agamemnon, to help him get her back. Does history perceive Helen differently than she perceived herself? Possibly, more likely, probably. After all, Helen was the reason Troy fell. Did she regret her decision that led to the deaths of Hector, Achilles, and Paris? Was she reunited with Menelaus? Or did she relish the carnage?
Perception, as love, is in the eye of the beholder.
These epic blockbusters were paramount in my decision to write a novel wherein perception plays a major role when condemning or acclaiming the lead character.
It was an easy decision to choose an existing persona from The Briton and the Dane trilogy. Concordia was a child when the trilogy ends. Fast forward a few years and we have a nineteen-year-old young lady of privilege competing in a world where women and children were considered chattel.
Concordia is willful, used to getting her own way, and might be considered spoiled. Educated alongside her brother at the king’s court school, Concordia’s intelligence surpasses many of the men she comes in contact with. She absorbs knowledge like a sponge, is quick-witted, charming and very feminine, playing the game as befits societal expectations.
Outwardly, Concordia may have been adept at deception and intrigue, but at what cost? Was she a hardened conspirator whose sole purpose was to survive in a violent world or was she longing for a love that seemed to elude her grasp? Just as Scarlett O’Hara pined for Ashley Wilkes while married to Rhett Butler, Concordia appears to have made the same mistake.
Some of my readers saw beneath the facade, while others thought Concordia was a pampered, selfish brat. You be the judge.
Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noblewoman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
Author Inspiration
I have always been fascinated by how people perceive events or actions differently. Where I see a wounded soldier running a marathon with a prosthetic leg as a hero, someone else might see only a disabled person participating in a race meant for physically fit individuals.
Throughout history, perception has played a key role when assessing motivation but was the assessment correct, and if so, did the character in question agree with the end result or did the character believe something else? As the saying goes, one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.
One of my favorite strong women of the middle ages is Eleanor of Aquitaine. Hollywood’s portrayal as seen in The Lion in Winter, which is an entertaining period piece and not historically accurate, showcases an intelligent woman adept at palace intrigue, who wishes to see her son, Richard, on the throne after Henry’s demise. It would seem the end-game for Eleanor’s scheming is to obtain her freedom, knowing Richard would have her released from confinement. But we must not forget Henry’s request for an annulment so he might marry his mistress. Eleanor comes across as manipulative and cunning and well-versed in deception. But is that how Eleanor sees herself?
Another Hollywood favorite is Camelot where the fair Guinevere betrays Arthur for Lancelot. Initially, whilst singing The Simple Joys of Maidenhood, she doesn’t think twice about causing a war, which comes to fruition at the end of the movie. Was there any thought given as to what warfare actually means? Was life worthless in her mind? But Guinevere recognizes she must remove temptation from Arthur’s court by having Lancelot sent away, reflected in the song If Ever I Would Leave You. Guinevere appears to be conflicted, but does she perceive herself as a victim because of an arranged marriage?
And then there is Troy. Helen is miserable in an alleged loveless marriage and runs off with Paris but Menelaus convinces his brother, Agamemnon, to help him get her back. Does history perceive Helen differently than she perceived herself? Possibly, more likely, probably. After all, Helen was the reason Troy fell. Did she regret her decision that led to the deaths of Hector, Achilles, and Paris? Was she reunited with Menelaus? Or did she relish the carnage?
Perception, as love, is in the eye of the beholder.
These epic blockbusters were paramount in my decision to write a novel wherein perception plays a major role when condemning or acclaiming the lead character.
It was an easy decision to choose an existing persona from The Briton and the Dane trilogy. Concordia was a child when the trilogy ends. Fast forward a few years and we have a nineteen-year-old young lady of privilege competing in a world where women and children were considered chattel.
Concordia is willful, used to getting her own way, and might be considered spoiled. Educated alongside her brother at the king’s court school, Concordia’s intelligence surpasses many of the men she comes in contact with. She absorbs knowledge like a sponge, is quick-witted, charming and very feminine, playing the game as befits societal expectations.
Outwardly, Concordia may have been adept at deception and intrigue, but at what cost? Was she a hardened conspirator whose sole purpose was to survive in a violent world or was she longing for a love that seemed to elude her grasp? Just as Scarlett O’Hara pined for Ashley Wilkes while married to Rhett Butler, Concordia appears to have made the same mistake.
Some of my readers saw beneath the facade, while others thought Concordia was a pampered, selfish brat. You be the judge.
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia
Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noblewoman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Audio Book Launch - The Briton and the Dane: Concordia by Mary Ann Bernal, Narrated by Sebastian Lockwood
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Captured by Saracen pirates, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. While awaiting rescue, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.Amazon Link
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
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Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noble woman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor.
She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
“I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes Historical Fiction or even just an excellent story.” -Quietclayer
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
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Friday, February 14, 2014
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By Quietclayer
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's not my way to reiterate the story line in a review. I prefer to give my opinion of the writer's ability to paint pictures with words and engage the reader.
Mary Ann Bernal paints lavishly vivid pictures of the romantic and exotic locales in this excellent book. The characters are fully detailed, physically, mentally and emotionally. The reader is fully engaged from the first page. Drawn into a world of romance, intrigue, duplicity and adventure, I couldn't put the book down. I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes Historical Fiction or even just an excellent story. This book is right up there with Pillars of the Earth, if you liked that book, you will like this one. Don't miss it.
Mary Ann Bernal paints lavishly vivid pictures of the romantic and exotic locales in this excellent book. The characters are fully detailed, physically, mentally and emotionally. The reader is fully engaged from the first page. Drawn into a world of romance, intrigue, duplicity and adventure, I couldn't put the book down. I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes Historical Fiction or even just an excellent story. This book is right up there with Pillars of the Earth, if you liked that book, you will like this one. Don't miss it.
By brendaperlin
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I adored Mary Ann Bernal's Concordia which was skillfully written and filled with ongoing suspense. There is plenty of real life emotion, action packed with lust, lies and deceit which is explored in such a memorable way. I was entertained from beginning to end.
This flawless tale was so clear and precise that the words flew off the page in a very visual way. I drawn in right away and as a reader I could see Concordia standing in front of me so naturally beginning with her entrance. She is a captivating character, manipulating but also likable. This tale instantly brings the reader back to another time and place.
To be honest, this is not my favorite genre but it was more entertaining and compelling than most stories that I read. I so badly yearned to know where it would all lead. Would everyone survive? But most of all who would hold Concordia's heart and keep it? Would the man/men that captured her heart stand in her way?
This is the first book that I have read in the series and this book certainly stands on it's own. Though I will have to go back to the beginning...The Briton and the Dane has caught my interest!
This flawless tale was so clear and precise that the words flew off the page in a very visual way. I drawn in right away and as a reader I could see Concordia standing in front of me so naturally beginning with her entrance. She is a captivating character, manipulating but also likable. This tale instantly brings the reader back to another time and place.
To be honest, this is not my favorite genre but it was more entertaining and compelling than most stories that I read. I so badly yearned to know where it would all lead. Would everyone survive? But most of all who would hold Concordia's heart and keep it? Would the man/men that captured her heart stand in her way?
This is the first book that I have read in the series and this book certainly stands on it's own. Though I will have to go back to the beginning...The Briton and the Dane has caught my interest!
5.0 out of 5 stars A Keeper
By K. Meador
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Author Mary Ann Bernal has done a just service of a timeless story. She painted a picture that was clearly seen and as you think the story has settled down...wham..a new twist to the plot occurs.
As a reader I hated to put this book down to resume present day reality. And when at home, I didn't want to do anything but to read this book.
As a reader I hated to put this book down to resume present day reality. And when at home, I didn't want to do anything but to read this book.
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Books Direct Christmas Giveaway
Books Direct Christmas Giveaway
I am running a special Christmas giveaway featuring books that have previously made an appearance on this blog. You can find out more about the books and their authors by clicking on the links.
Thank you to all the authors for their kind donations. Authors, if you have had a book featured on this blog, you can still contribute to this giveaway until 22 December. Please email me if you're interested.
Merry Christmas!
Lynda
Giveaway
Enter the giveaway for your chance to win one of the following ebooks:
Books Direct - Featured ebook(s) to the value of $5 from Amazon.com
Amanda Green - My Alien Self: My Journey Back to Me
Amanda Green - 39 (Memoirs of Amanda Green)
Monique Rockliffe - The Door
Monique Rockliffe - The Sword Bearers Books 1-3
Christoph Fischer - The Luck of the Weissensteiners
Christoph Fischer - Sebastian
Christoph Fischer - The Black Eagle Inn
J. J. DiBenedetto - Dream Student: Dreams Book 1
Hunter S. Jones - Fables of the Reconstruction
Hunter S. Jones - September Ends
K. P. Ambroziak - The Fifth Empire: The Journal of Vincent du Maurier
K. P. Ambroziak - A Perpetual Mimicry
John Lansing - The Devil's Necktie
Bart Hopkins Jr. - Sign Changes
Paulette Mahurin - The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
Paul R. Hewlett - Lionel's Grand Adventure: Lionel and the Golden Rule
Paul R. Hewlett - Lionel's Christmas Adventure
DJ Edwardson - Into the Vast
DJ Edwardson - The Jammer and the Blade
Jude Ouvrard - Wonderland (Fall Fires)
Ben Woodard - A Stairway to Danger
Ben Woodard - Steps Into Darkness
Grant Overstake - Maggie Vaults Over the Moon
Kea Alwang - Treehugger (Based on a Dream #1)
Wendy Cartmell - Steps to Heaven
Justine Edward - Shine
Sarah Michelle Lynch - A Fine Profession: The Chambermaid's Tales Part One
Kathryn Elizabeth Jones - Marketing Your Book on a Budget
Greta Burroughs - Gerald and the Wee People
Greta Burroughs - Patchy and Calico's Summer Vacation
Greta Burroughs - Christmas with Patchy and Calico
Lexi Revellian - Ice Diaries
Lexi Revellian - Replica
Lexi Revellian - Torbrek and the Dragon Variation
Denele Pitts Campbell - I Met a Goat on the Road
Billy Wong - Iron Bloom
K. R. Hughes and T. L. Burns - Fateful Night
Chris Robertson - My Yellow Umbrella
Gaelen VanDenbergh - Running Against Traffic
Rhonda Patton - African Safari with Ted and Raymond
Maria Savva - Coincidences
Mary Ann Bernal - The Briton and the Dane: Concordia
Kim Cresswell - Reflection
Kim Cresswell - Lethal Journey
C. Martin Stepp - Walking Backwards
C. Martin Stepp - Two Thursdays
T. Aramis Barron - Roaming Cadenza and Dustland Requiem
Michael John Sullivan and Susan Petrone - The SockKids Meet Lincoln
Carrie Elks - Halfway Hidden
Amanda Green - My Alien Self: My Journey Back to Me
Amanda Green - 39 (Memoirs of Amanda Green)
Monique Rockliffe - The Door
Monique Rockliffe - The Sword Bearers Books 1-3
Christoph Fischer - The Luck of the Weissensteiners
Christoph Fischer - Sebastian
Christoph Fischer - The Black Eagle Inn
J. J. DiBenedetto - Dream Student: Dreams Book 1
Hunter S. Jones - Fables of the Reconstruction
Hunter S. Jones - September Ends
K. P. Ambroziak - The Fifth Empire: The Journal of Vincent du Maurier
K. P. Ambroziak - A Perpetual Mimicry
John Lansing - The Devil's Necktie
Bart Hopkins Jr. - Sign Changes
Paulette Mahurin - The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
Paul R. Hewlett - Lionel's Grand Adventure: Lionel and the Golden Rule
Paul R. Hewlett - Lionel's Christmas Adventure
DJ Edwardson - Into the Vast
DJ Edwardson - The Jammer and the Blade
Jude Ouvrard - Wonderland (Fall Fires)
Ben Woodard - A Stairway to Danger
Ben Woodard - Steps Into Darkness
Grant Overstake - Maggie Vaults Over the Moon
Kea Alwang - Treehugger (Based on a Dream #1)
Wendy Cartmell - Steps to Heaven
Justine Edward - Shine
Sarah Michelle Lynch - A Fine Profession: The Chambermaid's Tales Part One
Kathryn Elizabeth Jones - Marketing Your Book on a Budget
Greta Burroughs - Gerald and the Wee People
Greta Burroughs - Patchy and Calico's Summer Vacation
Greta Burroughs - Christmas with Patchy and Calico
Lexi Revellian - Ice Diaries
Lexi Revellian - Replica
Lexi Revellian - Torbrek and the Dragon Variation
Denele Pitts Campbell - I Met a Goat on the Road
Billy Wong - Iron Bloom
K. R. Hughes and T. L. Burns - Fateful Night
Chris Robertson - My Yellow Umbrella
Gaelen VanDenbergh - Running Against Traffic
Rhonda Patton - African Safari with Ted and Raymond
Maria Savva - Coincidences
Mary Ann Bernal - The Briton and the Dane: Concordia
Kim Cresswell - Reflection
Kim Cresswell - Lethal Journey
C. Martin Stepp - Walking Backwards
C. Martin Stepp - Two Thursdays
T. Aramis Barron - Roaming Cadenza and Dustland Requiem
Michael John Sullivan and Susan Petrone - The SockKids Meet Lincoln
Carrie Elks - Halfway Hidden
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Book Cover Contest! The Wizard Says Vote Concordia
http://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.com/2013/11/book-cover-contest-wizard-says-vote.html?showComment=1385595197664#c1778299955234917943
Book Cover Contest! The Wizard Says Vote Concordia
My good friend Ngaire Victoria Elder from the Adventures of Cecilia Spark blog says it eloquently - no point in repeating it.
http://adventuresofceciliaspark.blogspot.com.es/2013/11/authordb-book-cover-semi-finalists-have.html
SO GET VOTING - This is a great opportunity to support your favourite writers, your friends, the best covers and Independent Literature in general.
Vote for who you want - there are some lovely covers out there - but I'm banking on Concordia to take the Laurels.
I make no apologies for voting for Concordia. Like a block of gold, with a beautifully detailed sword handle and Mary Ann's famous The Britain And The Dane branded font. It's medieval. it's sword and sorcery., it's swagger and it's swash and buckle. It's a lovely cover. And it doesn't fall into the common Indie trap of a photo based cover either.
I think it's a must for any bookshelf - i.e Chuckles' bookshelf.
Vote on Facebook :
Vote on AuthordB Website:
http://adventuresofceciliaspark.blogspot.com.es/2013/11/authordb-book-cover-semi-finalists-have.html
SO GET VOTING - This is a great opportunity to support your favourite writers, your friends, the best covers and Independent Literature in general.
Vote for who you want - there are some lovely covers out there - but I'm banking on Concordia to take the Laurels.
I make no apologies for voting for Concordia. Like a block of gold, with a beautifully detailed sword handle and Mary Ann's famous The Britain And The Dane branded font. It's medieval. it's sword and sorcery., it's swagger and it's swash and buckle. It's a lovely cover. And it doesn't fall into the common Indie trap of a photo based cover either.
I think it's a must for any bookshelf - i.e Chuckles' bookshelf.
Vote on Facebook :
Vote on AuthordB Website:
The Briton and the Dane: Trilogy (action and adventure category) http://authorsdb.com/books/2013-book-cover-semi-finalists/action-adventure
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (romance category) http://authorsdb.com/books/2013-book-cover-semi-finalists/romance
Vote now for the best. It only takes
2 minutes to cast your vote!
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Christmas Giveaway - enter to win a kindle edition of The Briton and the Dane Concordia by Mary Ann Bernal
http://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/books-direct-christmas-giveaway.html
I am running a special Christmas giveaway featuring books that have previously made an appearance on this blog. You can find out more about the books and their authors by clicking on the links.
Merry Christmas!
Lynda
Contest Ends December 22, 2013
Merry Christmas!
Lynda
Book Cover Contest - The Briton and the Dane: Concordia - cast your vote November 23 - December 15 - one vote per day
Category: Romance
VOTE NOW for the best 2013 Book Cover Contest hosted by Authorsdb.com Voting begins November 23 until December 15th. Vote for your favorites today, and everyday - one vote per day.
Vote on the website
http://authorsdb.com/books/2013-book-cover-semi-finalists/romance
Vote on Facebook
Select: View Entries - type Mary Ann in search box
Monday, November 18, 2013
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia - Semi-finalist - Book Cover Contest - Authorsdatabase
Kudos to illustrator Steven Novak for his exceptional cover design:
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia.
Voting will commence on November 23rd and end December 15th, 2013.
http://authorsdb.com/books/2013-book-cover-semi-finalists/romance/Concordia
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