From Booklist
The third volume in the saga of Hollywood executive Robyn Stafford, transplanted by witchcraft to the Wars of the Roses and ennobled, heightens the tension. Lady Robyn of Pontefract is, by magic, traveling both back and forth in time and across Europe. But there is no magic to disarm her enemies or bring peace to England. On the other hand, she now carries the child of Edward, Earl of March (who will be King Edward IV), and her only sometimes ditsy assistant, Heidi, goes back in time with her to save Robyn's and her own life by using her gift of lechery on Owen Tudor (not the only high-powered sex scene in the book). Abundant historical detail contributes to such compelling scenes as Robyn fighting a duel in drag and witnessing the Battle of Mortimer's Cross. With characterization equally compelling, this is a time-travel romance on the level of Gabaldon's Outlander series. So newcomers should retreat to Lady Robyn (2001) and Knight Errant (2002) and enjoy, enjoy. Roland Green
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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
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
Book Description
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.
From the Back Cover
"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.
White Rose, Vol. 3 FROM THE PUBLISHER
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.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Time-traveling Hollywood producer Robyn Stafford (Lady Robyn) returns to medieval England to reunite with her fianc , Edward Plantagenet, Earl of March. Heir to the British throne, Edward is battling the Tudors and their French mercenaries for the crown. Finding herself thrust, once again, into the midst of royal politics, medieval style, Robyn must put all her wits and witch's ability to work if she is to help Edward survive. Holding off a lustful Welsh lord, escaping enemy traps, and keeping Edward on the straight and narrow is all part of the package. Though the action scenes become a bit too episodic (the Perils of Pauline come to mind), and the book lacks emotional intensity, the well-researched setting and magical romance will appeal to readers of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series and other historical adventures. Recommended for larger public libraries.-Jane Jorgenson, Madison P.L., WI Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
Time-travel romance about a high-powered Hollywood exec who moves back to the Wars of the Roses. In this third of a series (Lady Robyn, 2003, etc.), we find Robyn Stafford once again in 21st-century England, though she wants nothing more than to return to 1461, where she is Lady Robyn of Pontefract, engaged to marry Edward Plantagenet, Prince of Wales. A budding witch, she hasn't yet learned enough about her powers to travel through time at will; instead, she keeps being moved about either by accident or through the malice of her rivals. Just to make things even trickier, her Hollywood secretary, Heidi, a perpetually stoned Valley Girl, has come to England to help sort out things. Naturally, the two end up in 1461 together, in the west of Wales, where they're immediately captured by Saxon warriors loyal to Edward's enemies. When Owen Tudor claims them as his own, Heidi helpfully protects her boss from his advances by submitting to them herself. Soon, with the aid of her bag of Maui Wowie, she has the old Tudor under her thumb. Robyn makes her escape, and after several perils, is reunited with Edward. But the women are soon captured by another set of the prince's enemies, who offer him the choice between marrying one of their daughters or being handed over to the Tudors-who are advancing with a large army swelled by French and Irish allies. Devising one ploy after another, Robyn (who has learned that she bears Edward's child) manages time and again to save both herself and her royal fiance-only to fall into the next diabolical trap. Garcia y Robertson plays entertainingly with the tropes of romance, time travel, and fantasy, resulting in a quick story with just enough humor to keep youfrom taking things for granted. Sexy, witty adventure against a well-drawn historical background.
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