In the sequel to Falcon’s Fire, celibate priest and Oxford scholar Rainulf Fairfax finds himself drawn to a humbly born young woman after he rescues from her vicious overlord.
Rainulf Fairfax meets Constance of Cuxham, beautiful but coming down with the deadly pox. He sets aside his own worries–a struggle with faith and whether he should leave the priesthood–as he tries to save Constance. She’s clever, attractive and he feels stirrings that add to his indecision. He does what little he can to combat the pox, then returns to Oxford feeling she will recover.
He is heart broken to learn she has died. But Constance, alive, shows up in Oxford disguised as a man named Corliss and on the run to save her freedom.
From the reviewers:
A fascinating glimpse of the past as only Patricia Ryan can tell it! Suspenseful and passionate! Patricia Ryan creates memorable characters that will warm your heart, and the sensual tension will raise your temperature! Fans of medieval romance will not be disappointed. Heaven’s Fire is a page turner up until the nail biting end . Kristina Wright — Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved — From Literary Times
“With Heaven’s Fire, Patricia Ryan establishes herself as a major voice in the medieval romance genre. For originality, drama and passion, Heaven’s Fire can’t be beat.” Romantic Times
“In the tradition established by her fabulous Falcon’s Fire, Patricia Ryan continues to write some of the best medieval romance today. Fans of this genre will find Heaven’s Fire is pure reading nirvana.” Affaire de Coeur
“A marvelous medieval romance from an incredibly gifted author! A fascinating glimpse of the past as only Patricia Ryan can tell it!” The Literary Times
“Lusty and exhilarating, this is medieval romance at its best. Heaven’s Fire is a splendid tale, and Patricia Ryan is a writer to watch.” Patricia Gaffney
“An intense tale of deception, religion, murder, and romance materializes in this graphic, well written historical romance. A dramatic tie-in to Falcon’s Fire, this book integrates old and new characters to create a unique love story you will not soon forget. Don’t miss these compelling books.” Rendezvous
“A heartwarming, scholarly tale of love, trust and sweet revenge.” Romance Forever
She is also the recipient of two Romantic Times Awards and a Mary Higgins Clark Award nomination for Still Life With Murder. Website: patricia-ryan.com.
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