Published: July 10, 2010
Words: 111708 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

In this medieval romance inspired by Hitchcock's Rear Window, a wounded soldier heals in the London home of a young widow who steals his heart—but his future rests on an arranged marriage to his lord's daughter. Originally published by NAL, Silken Threads won Romance Wrters of America’s RITA Award.

Extended description

In this medieval romance inspired by Hitchcock's Rear Window, a wounded soldier heals in the London home of a young widow who steals his heart—but his future rests on an arranged marriage to his lord's daughter. Originally published by NAL, Silken Threads won Romance Wrters of America’s RITA Award, was nominated by RT BookReviews for Best Historical Romantic Mystery, & made the Ingrams A-List of Top 50 Requested Titles for four weeks.

"Patricia Ryan is back with another dazzling medieval romance! Graeham Fox has been sent to London by his overlord to rescue Lord Gui's daughter from the hands of her abusive husband. In exchange, Graeham has been promised the hand of Gui's other daughter--along with the holdings associated with such a marriage. But before Graeham can spirit the young woman away, he is attacked.... When her brother brings Graeham to her home, Joanna... has no intentions of being used by another man the way she was used by her husband. But Graeham's injuries convince... (Read more) In this medieval romance inspired by Hitchcock's Rear Window, a wounded soldier heals in the London home of a young widow who steals his heart—but his future rests on an arranged marriage to his lord's daughter. Originally published by NAL, Silken Threads won Romance Wrters of America’s RITA Award, was nominated by RT BookReviews for Best Historical Romantic Mystery, & made the Ingrams A-List of Top 50 Requested Titles for four weeks.

"Patricia Ryan is back with another dazzling medieval romance! Graeham Fox has been sent to London by his overlord to rescue Lord Gui's daughter from the hands of her abusive husband. In exchange, Graeham has been promised the hand of Gui's other daughter--along with the holdings associated with such a marriage. But before Graeham can spirit the young woman away, he is attacked.... When her brother brings Graeham to her home, Joanna... has no intentions of being used by another man the way she was used by her husband. But Graeham's injuries convince her he is harmless and his offer to rent her storeroom is appealing. As long as he thinks she is a widow, Joanna will be safe from the charms of Graeham Fox. What she doesn't know is that he harbors secrets of his own... Ms. Ryan keeps readers guessing--and turning pages--right up till the end. Silken Threads will captivate you!" Kristina Wright -- Copyright 1999 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

“Patricia Ryan moves Rear Window to medieval London, and does things Hitchcock never dreamed of! Fresh, swift and sexy, Silken Threads strengthens Ms. Ryan’s reputation as an outstanding author of medieval romances.” New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney

“Silken Threads resonates with the sounds, smells, intrigues and passions of the Middle Ages. Add engaging characters, authentic historical details and a well-crafted mystery and you have a delectable tapestry whose threads glide like silk through the pages.” Romantic Times

“Patricia Ryan is back with another dazzling medieval romance! Proving herself to be a remarkable storyteller, Patricia Ryan spins a tale of romance and mystery that will thrill readers. With a host of wonderful secondary characters to round out the complex plot, Ms. Ryan keeps readers guessing—and turning pages—right up till the end! This is a very special and original novel from one of romance’s finest authors. Don’t miss it.” The Literary Times

“This is a rich and rewarding book. The characters are fully realized, the setting is impeccably accurate, and the mystery kept me guessing....Silken Threads is romance at its best. This one goes on my keeper shelf.” The Romance Reader

“This medieval take on Hitchcock’s movie Rear Window is simply superb! The secondary characters add as much to the story as the hero and heroine, and the author’s sense of atmosphere is impeccable. Ms. Ryan is a superb stylist with words who weaves the silken threads of her latest medieval romance into a complex tapestry of mystery, suspense and passion. If you haven’t tried this author’s books (historical or contemporary), don’t wait any longer. This one is fantastic and not to be missed!” Tanzey Cutter, The Old Book Barn Gazette

“A real page-turner, this one will keep readers guessing right to the surprising conclusion.” Bell, Book & Candle

About the Author:

Patricia Ryan has written more than two dozen novels, which have garnered rave reviews and been published in over twenty countries. A RITA winner (for Silken Threads) and four-time nominee, she is also the recipient of two Romantic Times Awards and a Mary Higgins Clark Award nomination for the first book of her historical mystery series featuring Boston governess Nell Sweeney, which she wrote under the name P.B. Ryan. Pat’s Evil Twin, Pamela Burford, is also a published romance novelist.
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middle ages, historical romance, leprosy, medieval england, medieval romance, 12th century, historical romantic suspense, rita award, medieval london, rear window, medieval city, medieval needlework, medieval apothecary

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Review by: Estara Swanberg on Sep. 10, 2010 :
SPOILEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!


Well, as always with her books I really enjoyed the side characters, Thomas the Leper, Alice/Adam, Leoda and Olive a lot and although I'm no specialist on the time period (and some of the clothes sounded too easy to get out of and into), I had the feeling that it was a believable view of London in the 1200s - I loved the fact that the setting is the prosperous and not so prosperous merchant quarter, although both heroine and hero turn out to have an aristocratic background.

However, I really did not want the hero for the heroine. There's a limit to how much lies you ought to get away with and while the heroine was set up to be very kind (so I was somewhat annoyed but it was in character) and so very forgiving - although incredibly independent for that age, the 'clever' hero turned out to be a good-looking manipulator and even after surviving a crisis (the fire was very well described and very threatening) can't be bothered to own up to his final secrets and lies - as a matter of fact I think he only owns up to them in the story, whenever he is found out... never beforehand.

And then we get accidental baby and apologetic return of the hero.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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