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- June 1, 2002
- Language
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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
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| Publisher | Forge Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 1, 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0312875959 |
| ISBN-13 | 54 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.85 x 8.5 inches |
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A Unique Perspective on a Werewolf
Format: Paperback
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2003 by J. Mattison
Love it!
Format: Kindle
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2011 by Sarah B. Castillo
Satisfying Medieval Fantasy
Format: Hardcover
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2001 by Sires
Not very good, not very bad, just rather blasé
Format: Paperback
Gillian Bradshaw is an author that I have to admit I don't understand. Whenever I read descriptions of her books they sound amazing, with fabulous plots that would be really exciting to read. Then I read the book and it's just very ordinary, with a plot that doesn't live up to it's expectations or potential and isn't bad but isn't good either. I thought "The Wolf Hunt" might be different because it's in third person (and has werewolf's which are always fun to read about) but this book was just extremely....level. It had a very consistent level of writing and enjoyment which never varied. The exciting parts weren't that exciting; the boring parts weren't that boring. It was just ok throughout. I'm not saying I hated this book. I read it in about a day so obviously enjoyed it to some extent but it could have been so much better. It could have been great! I mean, a kidnapped noble woman who wants to be a nun who falls in love with a man who is a werewolf who marries another and is betrayed and the former nun has to save him-it's a great plot. It could have been amazing! But instead it was just kind of blasé. I have to say after reading this and "The Beckon at Alexandria" I can't say I'm too keen to read more of Bradshaw's books. I know there is a devoted following but for me this just didn't have the needed variation in writing style to make it interesting enough. Three stars. Not great but not that bad.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2008 by Lilly Flora
One of my favorite reads ever!
Format: Kindle
I have read and reread this book number of times, since it was first released. Gullian Bradshaw is one of my favorite authors and in my opinion, "The Wolf Hunt" is one of her best books. It has just the right mix of reality, masterfully portrayed by the author, and fantasy that she makes entirely believable. I recommend this book to any one who likes a good historical novel with a little twist. What I value about "The Wolf Hunt" the most is that it is not just an entertainment, that you enjoy, but then forget. The characters are so alive and complex, that they never seize to exist in your imagination. You keep wondering, what happened to them next, how they did they live their lives.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2014 by Luba Briginets
I loved the book -- I rushed to find her other books
Format: Kindle
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019 by Jugliz
Give some more happy ending!
Format: Kindle
This book was recommended to me by a librarian a few years ago and I have read it several times since. I purchased my own copy finally. I love the characters, the romance, and the good conquers evil ending. BUT I hate that the happy ending is so abbreviated! The reader waits so, so long for the happiness and only gets a tiny sliver. I wish the author would write an epilogue with an extension of Tiarnan and Marie's happy ending. Other than that, I highly recommend the Wolf Hunt.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019 by 10 Fireflies
Not what I expected
Format: Kindle
This was the first book I read by Gillian Bradshaw, and got me completely hooked on the writer. It's come to be one of my favorite books, by one of my favorite authors. All of the characters feel real for the time period, but are still likeable.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013 by Anna