Magick by Moonrise

Magick Trilogy, Book 1

By: Laura Navarre

Narrated by: Ellen Archer

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Tudor England, 1556: A religious war is brewing. The Catholic Church relies on the ruthless reputation of Lord Beltran Nemesto, who tirelessly hunts down those who don't believe or who practice dark arts.

Half mortal, half Fae princess, Rhiannon le Fay is a healer trying to broker peace between the Faerie and mortal worlds. The Convergence is approaching, an occurrence every 1,000 years where the Veil that separates the two realms temporarily dissolves. Without her help, war between the two is inevitable.

After meeting Rhiannon, Beltran knows he must bring her to justice, but he's instantly attracted to the ethereal beauty. She forces him to confront his beliefs and introduces him to the Faerie world, and in the process he discovers a haunting truth about himself.

As the Convergence nears, Rhiannon and Beltran must decide where their loyalties lie as they fight to prevent a war that could destroy both of their worlds forever.

©2013 Laura Navarre (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

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This book was well written and a great story but it was a little to much like a history lesson for me and a little too religious for me. However, there was some great sex in this book so don't go thinkin' this is a rated "G" book. And there was sexual tension all through it, which made it even better. I do hate when authors don't have any passion or sexual feelings then BAM there's sex.
I really liked Rhiannon and Beltran but I don't know if I'll read the next book. We'll see..

As to the narrator? She did a fantastic job.

A whimsical wonderland!

I was captivated by this story. I loved to loathe the character Beltran initially then later found myself as a champion of his. I adored the relationship between the fallen angel and the Fae princess. It was a masterfully crafted story. Take time to listen to the tale narrated flawlessly.

On THe Edge of my set, Don't want to put it down!!

This wondrous tale of love against all odds is a page-turner. I couldn't put it down until I knew how it would end. The author's imagination knows no bounds. I will definitely pick up more of her books. This novel incorporates Arthurian Lore, Faerie Legend, Angels and the history of Mary I and Elizabeth I -- one would think this mix would result in a hodge-podge of a story but, no, Laura Navarre's Magick by Moonrise has got to be one of the most intelligent, most focused, most absorbing stories to be published.

The author weaves each element intricately into the story of Rhiannon and Beltran and presents a very clear narrative structure, which takes you through a well-paced exposition and rising action before providing a breathtaking resolution to their story.

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This is a story that shows development and growth. Like building blocks, each chapter contributes to the journey our hero and heroine take: moving forward, there is a deconstruction of their former selves and a reconstruction of a new one. When the story ends, Rhiannon and Beltran have undergone a profoundly personal transformation.

The beauty of Magick by Moonrise is that it works very well as historical fiction and just as wonderful as historical romance -- but Laura Navarre decided to up the ante and created this incredible world that appeals to all of one's senses. It is immersive and enchanting in its beauty and menace.