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The Maiden Bride

  • 1996 first published
  • 333 pages
  • ★ 3.6 (8 ratings)
  • 2 editions

Published in 1996, The Maiden Bride is a historical romance novel by Rexanne Becnel. It takes readers to England in Medieval. It features Linnea de Valcourt and Axton de la Manse. Readers will find themes of twins, Bodice Ripper, alpha male and manners and customs.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 49 more have it on their want-to-read list.

It runs to roughly 333 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Maiden Bride

Born in shame... All her life the ravishing Linnea de Valcourt has been reviled as the "cursed" daughter of Maindenstone Castle. Redeemed by deceit... Now, to save her beloved twin sister from a terrible fate, she will sacrifice herself by impersonating her as the bride of conqueror Axton de la Manse. Yet how is it that she feels such fiery passion when she lies with this grim despoiler of her home? A hostage to love... Revenge for years of exile has driven the magnificent Axton to possess his archenemy's daughter-little knowing that, as he imprisons her in his arms and drowns in her stormy sea-green eyes, he is throwing away the key to his soul. But Linnea's family, gathering forces to reclaim Maidenstone, will soon reveal their trickery. How can she hide from him the truth about his imposter's bride?
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

  • Linnea de Valcourt
  • Axton de la Manse

Subjects

  • Twins
  • Historical romance
  • Medieval romance
  • Romance
  • Bodice Ripper
  • Alpha male
  • Manners and customs

Quick answers

Who wrote The Maiden Bride?

The Maiden Bride was written by Rexanne Becnel and first published in 1996.

What genre is The Maiden Bride?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.

How long is The Maiden Bride?

The median edition has 333 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Maiden Bride?

Readers who like it often enjoy So Worthy My Love, Edin's Embrace and The Viking's Woman.

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