A Year and a Day

Virginia Henley

Jul 2009 · Sold by Island Books

About this ebook

With over five million copies of her novels in print, New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley has enchanted readers worldwide. Now she sweeps us back to an intensely romantic, tumultuous time in Scottish history.  .  .  .  

When Lynx de Warenne, Edward Plantagenet's most prized warrior, invaded Dumfries castle, he took possession of Jane Leslie's home—and soon wanted something more from the headstrong lass. Desperate for an heir, he proposed a handfasting: a Scottish custom whereby a man can lawfully take a woman into his bed, then, after a year and a day, the couple can either wed or part. Any child of that union is deemed legitimate. Jane had no choice but to surrender to the invader's knowing touch.  .  .  .

Fearless on the battlefield, Lynx was afraid to love. But Jane slowly stole into his heart. And as the fires of war raged around them, amid treacherous foes and brilliant intrigues, who would have thought that two such unlikely partners would fall in love—or that their breathless passion for each other would outlast .  .  .

Ratings and reviews

A very good writer and a great period of history. It had a strange mixture of loyalties when you read of it today. I tend to think that our histories differ with the same stories. So nowadays I read it from the viewpoint of both sides. terrible things were done by both sides. History is much more interesting when characters are involved though. It was well written with characters that you couldn't help loving or despising.

Loved this one from start to finish. The hero and heroine are both great. The scenes are very steamy as are with all of Henley's books. I wish she wrote more books. I live her work. I have re read this like 5 times and don't tire of it.

One of my favorite books. The first time I read it in less than 24hrs; just couldn't put it down. Its the same way every time I read it. It should have a sequel! It needs one!!!

About the author

Virginia Henley is the author of more than twenty novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Seduced and Desired. Her work has been translated into fourteen languages. A recipient of the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award, she lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.