Keeper of the Swans

by Nancy Butler

Unwilling to marry a titled lord she barely knows, a beautiful young country girl flees from the lord's mansion to a rowboat on the river, where she overhears the truth about her approaching... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451195744
• ISBN13: 9780451195746
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

a regency to get carried away in....

I loved this book. The story was unusual as it's set in the quaint cottege, of the tortured hero Romulus. The heroine, Allergra, is well written and caring. Most of the other reviewers pretty much summed up this lovely book. But I disagree with two reviewers points. 1-was racy-while this book did have more intimate scenes than most regencies, it was no where near as explicit as most historical or contemporary romances. The scenes are very tastefully written, with love and not just sex, and should not offend MOST readers. 2-the book was melodramactic-I found that it was exciting, and that the action helped to pull all the characters together and finish the story nicely. This the the second book I've read by Ms. Butler and I highly recommend her. 5 stars

LOVED THIS BOOK

This is the first book I have read by Ms. Butler and loved every word. Diana Exeley is very different from the mealy mouth missish types in so many books. Who couldn't love Romulus Perrin with his gentle strength. Her story is out of the ordinary, from the usual Regency and has some secondary characters that will surprise you. I highly recommend this book and hope to find more written by her. Loved her unexpected ending.

An environmentalist hero!

A marvelous and unique setting (an island in the middle of the Thames) is the main location for much of the story. I like my Regencies well-researched and this one appears to fit the bill. Engaging hero and heroine, and even the nasty fiance' is somewhat redeemed (I like it when even the villains are human!).

An Exciting Regency!!!

If you like heroes wounded in body and spirit, heroines with soft hearts and solid characters, adorable critters, enigmatic gypsy matrons and poachers on the Thames...and villains to hiss at... you will love this romance novel.

KEEPER IS A KEEPER

Since Nancy Butler's first book, LORD MONTEITH'S GIFT, was released last year I've awaited another one from this marvelous author. KEEPER OF THE SWANS is no disappointment. It is the story of a very real human being and how life can deal you a hard blow, but also how the touch of another human being can help heal your wounds. Allegra/Diana is delightful in her innocence and worldly in her instinctive ability to know what needs to be done.I commend Nancy Butler on a wonder second book, an extremely enjoyable read and characters that will stay with me until her next book. Get this one now, you'll keep it forever.