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The Wolf Hunt: A Novel of The Crusades

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Betrayal, love, and lycanthropy in the time of the Crusades Based on one of the Lais of Marie de France, The Wolf Hunt is a breathtaking adventure that showcases, once again, Gillian Bradshaw's respectability as both a historian and as a novelist. When Marie Penthièvre of Chalendrey is abducted from her Norman priory and taken to Brittany's court, she vows never to dishonor her family's ties by marrying a Breton brute. There is only one man who might change her mind: Tiarnán of Talensac, a handsome, skilled, and noble knight indeed. But Tiarnán does not love her, and when he marries a slip of a girl instead, Marie vows to become a nun as soon as she is able. But Tiarnán has a secret, and that slip of a girl betrays him once she learns of it. When Tiarnán disappears and is presumed dead, his widow marries his one time rival and assumes title to his land, which steadily begins to decline under her unskilled, merciless rule. Marie knows something is wrong, and only she is clear headed enough to rescue Tiarnán and return him to his rightful status. But can she do so before it is too late? Rich in romance, and intrigue, steeped in history and wonder, The Wolf Hunt is historical fiction at its best, by one of its most skilled practitioners. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forge Books (June 1, 2002)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312875959


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 54


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.85 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,196,286 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,756 in Medieval Historical Fiction (Books) #9,886 in Historical Fantasy (Books) #28,130 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)


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    • A Unique Perspective on a Werewolf
Tiarnan of Talensac is a happy man. He has a profitable estate in Brittany with loyal peasants. He has the admiration of his liege lord for being an outstanding warrior. He is recently married to the beautiful Eline who is in love with him and with the idea of being the lady of his manor. He has rescued the stubbornly honorable Marie Penthiovre after her escape from his lord's knights. Tiarnan also has a secret. He is a werewolf. I was absolutely enthralled by this book. Even if it were simply a historical novel of medevial France, it would be worth reading for its vivid descriptions of everyday life. But it has the fascinating twist of a hero "addicted" to his werewolf life. Tiarnan loves the woods and lands he lives on, and eagerly awaits the times when he can shed his humanity and experience his woods with the heightened senses of the wolf. His hearing and sense of smell are sharper, his strength and agility are increased, and these sensations draw him repeatedly to absent himself from his suspicious wife. Tiarnan is a conscientious landholder, a loyal subject of his Duke, and a dutiful husband, but his heart belongs to the times he spends as a wolf. Eventually Eline, and her disappointed former suitor, discover Tiarnan's secret and self-righteously betray him. Tiarnan is no longer free to move between his human and wolf existances. He is trapped in his wolf's body, and only then begins to realize what he has lost with his humanity. His thought patterns are in disarray, and he struggles to reclaim any hold on language. He is nearly at the mercy of instinctive behavior rather than conscious choice. He ends up again serving his liege lord, but as a faithful "tame" wolf, and seems destined to remain so unless the grieving Marie, who had quietly loved him, continues to notice just how unusual this strange wolf is... Gillian Bradshaw has taken a werewolf character, and has given him a fascinating twist. I loved experiencing Tiarnan's fascination with his wolf's life, and his grinding despair over his lost humanity. I also enjoyed the tragically weak "villains" as well as the flawed heroine. This is the best novel I have read by this talented author! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2003 by J. Mattison
    • Satisfying Medieval Fantasy
I tried to think of another book this one was like, but the nearest comparison that came to mind was the movie Ladyhawk. Wolf Hunt combines a medieval setting and characters with Breton fantasy to create a very satisfying read. Based on the Lai de Bisclavret by the 12th century poet Marie de France, Ms. Bradshaw takes the theme of the shape changer and populates the story with interesting characters. The heroine, Marie Penthieve of Chalandrey, is the inmate of a convent when she hears that her brother is dead. This means that she is the heir to Chalandrey, a rich manor in a strategic area between Brittany and Normady. Her father's overlord is Duke Robert of Normandy. but she is tricked away from her convent by the men of Duke Hoel of Brittany. Fleeing from her captures she falls into the hands of outlaws and is rescued by Tiarnan, Duke Hoel's best loved knight. Marie is captivated by Tiarnan, but he is affianced to the beautiful Lady Eline. Shortly after his marriage though, Tiarnan disappears and Lady Eline comforts herself for her loss by marrying a penniless knight named Alain. Meanwhile there appears in the village a wolf with more than natural abilities, a wolf that Alain is determined to hunt down and destroy. Marie, in the meantime, is trying to think of a way to prevent herself from becoming a bone of contention between Duke Robert and Duke Hoel, mourning Tiarnan and keeping at bay the attentions of Alain's older and more honorable cousin. Then Alain sends to Duke Hoel and suggests that he might enjoy hunting the extraordinary wolf that is stalking Tiarnan's former lands. This is a book that can keep a reader up all night. The harshness of Medieval life is not overplayed, but it is also not downplayed. The character of Marie who is both intelligent and forceful contrasts with the character of Eline whose unthinking, selfish actions set in motion the events leading to her own downfall. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2001 by Sires
    • Love it!
The Wolf Hunt is... hard to categorize. It's definitely a romance, though the romance isn't the main plot. It's somewhat a fantasy, since fantasy things are going on, but everything is taking place in a historical setting. It might be a smidgen horror, but it's not really a horror either. I deem it a historical romantic fantasy. It's about werewolves, which you may or may not guess from the cover, but it's also about ladies and secrets and how sweet situations that result from revenge reap bitter rewards, and bitter situations that result from acts of honor can reap more delicious results. That doesn't ruin the ending, oddly enough. My main problem with this, and this isn't a spoiler either because a thousand marriages happen, is that the wrong one gets married. I ended the book frowning. It was a fun ride, thrilling and rewarding, but the ending was not satisfying at all. Usually this happens to me when there's an ending-that-isn't-an-ending. I've talked about this phenomenon before, where authors end a book somewhere after the climax of the story without actually ending the story in an attempt to be edgy and clever. This was not the problem, Bradshaw tied everything off nicely. She just did it wrong. If a humble reader can say such a thing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2011 by Sarah B. Castillo
    • I loved the book -- I rushed to find her other books
To be clear, this is taking place at the time of the Crusades, but they are not really part of the story. Gillian Bradshaw has taken the best one of Lays of Marie de France, in my humble opinion, and developed it into a novel. It is populated with real people, such as the Duke and Duchess, but she has taken some license in including them. It is romantic, and exciting, all filled with vivid historical detail. I recommend it to anyone who likes those things. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019 by Jugliz

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