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The Prize

  • 1990 first published
  • 408 pages
  • ★ 4.4 (16 ratings)
  • 7 editions

The Prize is a 1990 historical romance novel by Julie Garwood. The story is set in Scotland and England, in the 11th century. Characters include Nicholaa and Baron Royce. It deals with Open Library Staff Pick, anglo-Saxons, normans and large print book.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, and 64 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.

At about 408 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.

About The Prize

In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive, Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband from the assembled Norman nobles. She chose Royce, a baron warrior whose fierce demeanor could not conceal his chivalrous and tender heart. Resourceful, rebellious and utterly naïve, Nicholaa vowed to bend Royce to her will, despite the whirlwind of feelings he aroused in her. Ferocious in battle, seasoned in passion, Royce was surprised by the depth of his emotion whenever he caressed his charming bride. In a climate of utmost treachery, where Saxons still intrigued against their Norman invaders, Royce and Nicholaa revelled in their precious new love...a fervent bond soon to be disrupted by the call of blood, kin and country! (From the Author's web-site.)
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • 11th century

Characters

  • Nicholaa
  • Baron Royce

Subjects

  • Historical Romance
  • Open Library Staff Pick
  • Anglo-Saxons
  • Normans
  • Large print book

Quick answers

Who wrote The Prize?

The Prize was written by Julie Garwood and first published in 1990.

What genre is The Prize?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.

How long is The Prize?

The median edition has 408 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Prize?

Readers who like it often enjoy Outlander, Ivanhoe and The Black Lyon.

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