Gentle Warrior - by Julie Garwood (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author and queen of romance Julie Garwood comes this classic novel of a medieval lady who risks everything to win a champion's heart.

In feudal England, Elizabeth Montwright barely escaped the massacre that destroyed her family and exiled her from her ancestral castle. Now, bent on revenge, she rides again through the fortress gates, disguised as a peasant...to seek aid from Geoffrey Berkley, the powerful baron who had routed the murderers.

He hears her pleas, resists her demands, and vows to seduce his beautiful subject. Yet as Elizabeth fights the warrior's caresses, love flames for this gallant man who must soon champion her cause...and capture her spirited heart.

From the Back Cover

GENTLE WARRIOR

From the New York Times bestselling author of Ransom comes an exquisite, tender tale of love, adventure, and passion!

In feudal England, Elizabeth Montwright barely escaped the massacre that destroyed her family and exiled her from her ancestral castle. Bent on revenge, she rode again through the fortress gates, disguised as a peasant...to seek aid from Geoffrey Berkley, the powerful baron who had routed the murderers.

He heard her pleas, resisted her demands, and vowed to seduce his beautiful subject. Yet as Elizabeth fought the warrior's caresses, love flamed for this gallant man who must soon champion her cause...and capture her spirited heart!

Review Quotes

"Liberally garnished with intrigue and with sensous love scenes. . . . Julie Garwood is a superb storyteller."-- "Affaire de Coeur"

"A delightful tale."-- "RT Book Reviews"

About the Author

Julie Garwood (1944--2023) was the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Fire and Ice, Shadow Music, Shadow Dance, Murder List, Killjoy, Mercy, Heartbreaker, Ransom, and Come the Spring. There are more than thirty-six million copies of her books in print.