From the back cover of the paperback edition (copyright (c) 1995 Penguin Putnam, Inc.):
Martine of Rouen vows never to fall in love after her mother dies of a broken heart. Yet she is persuaded to meet a strange man, a possible husband-to-be, on England's misty coast.
Born into wretched poverty, Sir Thorne Falconer hungers for the grand manor he has been promised for arranging Martine's betrothal to his overlord's son. But then he meets the bride-to-be...and as he and Martine fight to deny their mutual desire, they are drawn into a passion so fiery it sweeps away everything but all-consuming love.
Nominated by Romantic Times Magazine as Best First Historical Romance.
Nominated by the Literary Times as Outstanding Historical.
Golden Heart finalist; Emily Award Honorable Mention.
"A powerful debut historical novel by an exciting new talent, Falcon's Fire will ignite your imagination and passion for medieval romances." Romantic Times
"A richly textured pageant of passion. A grand adventure!" New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs
"Falcon's Fire is a fast-paced, vividly detailed medieval romance filled with several interesting and very memorable characters. Of noted interest to readers will be the variety of intriguing female personalities in Patricia Ryan's terrific tale. Patricia Ryan is definitely an author to watch!" Affaire de Coeur
"Destined to become an all time favorite among medieval fans." The Medieval Chronicle
"An exceptionally good and beautifully told story." Rendezvous
"Magnificent! Patricia Ryan is wonderful!" The Literary Times
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