Synopses & Reviews
R. Garcia y Robertson's delightful saga of time travel and romance, which began with
Knight Errant and continued through
Lady Robyn, grows even more irresistible as Robyn Stafford, a savvy Hollywood exec mystically transplanted to 15th century England, works overtime to secure happiness and true love amidst the fratricidal madness of the War of the Roses.
Once a thoroughly modern Californian (and former Miss Rodeo Montana), Robyn has come to savor her new life as Lady Robyn of Pontefract, betrothed to the dashing young Edward Plantagenet, Earl of March, Duke of York, and heir to the English throne. Temporarily stranded back in 21st century, she wastes no time getting back to 1461, albeit with a few unexpected bumps along the way.
But her troubles hardly end when she makes it back to Merrie Olde England and the arms of her beloved knight errant. War is in the air, with a rebellious Tudor army challenging Edward's forces at home, and a French invasion force gathering in the north, preparing to march on London. Having witnessed firsthand the deadly realities of medieval politics, Robyn is in no hurry to see Edward claim the throne, but, like it or not, he is the heir apparent, and Robyn must use all her wits to keep their love alive -- even if it means inventing tabloid journalism several centuries early!
Look out, London! Lady Robyn has returned, so the Middle Ages had best mind its manners.
Review
"Garcia y Robertson turns to time-travel romance in the style of Diana Gabaldon in this tale of a contemporary American woman who goes hiking on the Welsh border and encounters a knight in armor." -
-Locus on
Knight Errant"Twenty-first century got you down? Treat yourself, and be swept away to fifteenth-century England instead. . . . It becomes the stuff of dreams, fairy tales, and high epic romance in the grandest of traditions, all told with the detailed and loving eye of the true historian." --Terence M. Green, author of Shadow of Ashland on Knight Errant
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Praise for
White Rose:
“This book does a nice job of recreating the time it is set it. Those who love historical romances will find this a very welcome addition to their library, and many people who dont read romances will like it as well.”--Statesman Journal
“The author elevates the form [of time travel romance] considerably thanks to his vividly realized setting and the intricacy with which his characters interact with one another…Dont be put off by the romance label. This is a first class time travel story, and a pretty good historical novel as well.”--Chronicle on White Rose
“Good, humorous fantasy can be difficult to write, but the versatile Garcia y Robertson pulls it off in White Rose without a sweat…Irreverent, witty, and even a bit romantic, Garcia y Robertsons War of the Roses series is the perfect remedy for spring fever or autumnal humdrums.”--Amazing Stories
Review
"Irreverent, witty, and even a bit romantic. . . .the perfect remedy for spring fever or autumnal humdrums." Statesman Journal
Review
"Those who love historical romances will find this a very welcome addition to their library." Amazing Stories
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"Vividly realized setting. . . .This is a first class time travel story." Chronicle
Synopsis
Garcia y Robertson's delightful series, which began with "Knight Errant" and "Lady Robyn" now continues as Robyn Stafford, a savvy Hollywood exec mystically transplanted to medieval England, works overtime to secure happiness and true love amidst the War of the Roses.
Synopsis
"Hollywood executive Robyn Stafford is back to her old time-traveling tricks in this rollicking sequel to Knight Errant . . . Robyn is a charming and resourceful heroine; Garcia y Robertson deftly plays up the contrast between Robyn's 20th-century sensibilities and the medieval surroundings for comic effect. The well-researched and well-told tale will more than satisfy historical romance fans."-
Publishers Weekly on
Lady Robyn"Medieval England is depicted with unflinching realism and sweeping panorama. However, the thoroughly modern heroine imprints her own personality quirks into the narrative, resulting in a story both somber and light-hearted."-Romantic Times on Lady Robyn
"Terrific historical fiction, complete with a deliciously romantic love story and some pretty good witchcraft."-Booklist on Knight Errant
"Comical, moving, and inventive, Knight Errant is a terrific beginning to Robertson's new trilogy."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch
About the Author
R. Garcia y Robinson is the author of numerous acclaimed novels, including
Knight Errant,
Lady Robyn, and
American Woman. He earned his Ph.D in history and taught at UCLA and Villanova before turning to writing. He lives in Mount Vernon, Washington.