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queenmirella, August 9, 2008 (view all comments by queenmirella)
Duking Days Rebellion by Anita Davison

The cruelty and aftermath of Monmouth's rebellion left havoc in the wake of many a noble's life and family. For Helena Woulfe, the daughter of a wealthy Exeter nobleman, the complete destruction of her previous privileged life became her reality.

Shunned by society because of her rebel father and brother after the bloody defeat in the battle of Sedgemoor, Helena leaves behind her destitute family. Somewhere amid the devastation is her father and brother and she is determined to find them and bring them home.

But while she is away, misfortune once again strikes her family. Soldiers enter her home to arrest her traitor father. When he cannot be located, they tear the family home apart and confiscate it on behalf of the crown. During the ransacking, her mother loses her life. Helena and her younger brother, Henry, flees to the safety of a family who are willing to give them shelter, but as danger draws ever closer, Helena and Henry depart for London where it is easier to hide among the large crowds. Labeled as a traitor's daughter, Helena does her best to restore her life, but her family's reputation continues to haunt her as King James wants revenge on all who opposed him.

Through all the death and destruction of her life, Helena finally meets Guy, a young man who offers her love and security and hope to restore her respectability.
Anita Davison has skillfully brought to life the realities of this brutal time in England's history. Well researched, the novel evokes strong emotion pertaining to the rebellion and the state of the country afterwards. I enjoyed the perseverance and strength of the characters, especially that of Helena. A tremendous novel that accurately depicts the era.

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reviewbook, April 30, 2008 (view all comments by reviewbook)
Helena Woulfe lives a comfortable life in Exeter and has never had reason to worry about where she and her family will live, until her father and oldest brother join the rebellion and side with the Duke of Monmouth.

With the Duke defeated and no news of her father and brother, Helena sets out to find them, to return to a world far changed from what she left. Guy Palmer steps into Helena's life one night and pursues her. He does not hold it against her for her father and brother joining the rebellion. He does promise to love her and make her happy, but he is not sure of her feelings for him.

Helena worries about her family and what will happen to them and their faithful servants. Her uncle is killed at the battle of Sedgemoor. She has no news of her father and when she returns from Sedgemoor, she learns her mother is dead. That leaves her and her youngest brother, Henry, on their own. Their father, thinking ahead of the outcome, has provided for them and they set off to London to
begin a new life.

This is an excellent and engaging read. If you love historical romances, this is a book you should be clamoring to get. Do not pass on this story of courage, hope, despair, and loyalty. Yes, this book encompasses it all and with great depth. Ms. Davison has brought feeling to her characters and will have you cheering for the good guys and despising the bad guys.

Her descriptions are so accurate and detailed, you would swear she had lived in that time period. I cried while reading certain parts, the emotion was so real, and for me that makes an excellent read. I cannot wait for the sequel to come out and continue this wonderful adventure. Ms. Davison has struck gold with her first book and has won reader loyalty from this reviewer.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780973950274

Author:

Davison, Anita

Publisher:

Grace Publishing

Editor:

Whitfield, Anne

Subject:

Romance - Historical

Subject:

Historical - General

Publication Date:

September 2007

Binding:

Paperback

Language:

English

Pages:

280

Dimensions:

9.00x6.00x.63 in. .91 lbs.