Book Review: Forbidden (Medieval Trilogy) (9781423332336): Elizabeth Lowell, Laural Merlington: Books
Book Review: Forbidden (Medieval Trilogy) (9781423332336): Elizabeth Lowell, Laural Merlington: Books
A Magical Medieval Romance!,
By Jana L. Perskie “ceruleana” (New York, NY USA) -
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Forbidden (Mass Market Paperback)
Elizabeth Lowell is frequently asked why she departed from the western and contemporary romance genres, which have been so successful for her, to write the medieval trilogy “Untamed,”"Forbidden” and “Enchanted.” She and her husband are both of Scots descent. On one of their visits to Scotland they had extra time to explore off the beaten path and, by chance, discovered the ancient ruins of a castle constructed in the 12th century. The castle had once belonged to her husband’s clan, the Maxwells. Ms. Lowell and her husband then traveled to a nearby town that had a museum devoted to the Maxwells and discovered that her family clan, the Charteris, and her husband’s, the Maxwell’s, were linked through marriage for over nine hundred years. When Ms. Lowell found out about this age-old link between herself and her spouse, she decided to write a series based on medieval warriors and the women they loved.
“Forbidden” is the story of Amber The Untouched, a beautiful young woman who is Learned in the healing arts and who has the ability to discern truth from falsehood through touch. Unfortunately Amber does not touch many people because touching causes her intense pain. It has been foretold that when she falls in love with a man she will be able, for the first time, to touch and be touched. A prophesy attended Amber’s birth, “A man with no name may you claim, heart and body and soul. Then rich life might grow, but death will surely flow. In shades of darkness he will come to you. If you touch him you will know life that might or death that will. Be therefore as sunlight, hidden in amber, untouched by man, not touching. Forbidden.”
A wounded warrior is found, unconscious, inside a sacred ring of stones. Amber heals him and is able to touch him and feel only great pleasure. When the man awakens he does not remember his past. The two are drawn together with an unbelievable intensity, but hanging over their heads, dooming their growing love, is the prophecy. The reality of their present also intrudes and threatens them - a reality of continuous war in their land, the Disputed Land bordering England and Scotland. When this great warrior remembers his past will he denounce the woman he loves as his enemy? Will he accuse her of betrayal and fulfill the dark prophesy?
Elizabeth Lowell has written a magical tale of a love foretold. I am not a big fan of medieval romance, but I am a big Elizabeth Lowell fan - which is why I read this novel. I was enchanted by the magic lore of the Learned people included here, as well as the ring of sacred stones and the legend of the rowan tree that can be seen in bloom only by true lovers. This is one of Ms. Lowell’s most sensuous stories and most entertaining reads.JANA
A Perfect Romantic Fantasy,
By V. McLaughlin (Arlington, Virginia) -
This review is from: Forbidden (Mass Market Paperback)
Outstanding! This was one of the best romance novels that I have ever read. The characters were interesting and appealing; the story was original and creative.
The heroine is Amber the Untouched, so named because of her special affinity to amber — all things amber belong to her — and because of her special ability to feel the emotions of others by touching them. Lowell thoroughly explores both the advantages and the drawbacks of such an ability. The hero, Duncan of Maxwell, the Scots Hammer (his name is charming and lyrical, like much of the writing in this book) is the perfect combination of strength and sensitivity. The amber prophecy, the revelation that attended Amber’s birth, defines the cosmology of the book. As a lover of fantasy, I was totally captivated by it! Amber and Duncan’s story is gracefully and beautifully told.
Like everyone else, I can’t wait for Erik’s story!
A Great Love Story,
By L. Durham “Avid Reader” (OR United States) -
This review is from: Forbidden (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this book. This is one of those books I pull out and read when I am in the mood for an awesome love story.
The story of Amber and Duncan is fantastic. Amber is called the untouched because nobody can touch her as she has a special gift. Then along comes Duncan who has been injured and has no memory of his past life. When he is found, he is naked except for an amber pendant and all things amber belong to Amber. I liked the way their story developed as they got to know each other and how Amber fought to have what she felt was hers.
I really liked the way Duncan was developed from the first book in this series and I loved the introduction of Amber, Cassandra and Erik. I also found it enjoyable how previous characters from the first book, Enchanted, were brought in to this story.
My only wish now is that Erik’s story would come out!! This man is a great story waiting to happen!
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