Shadow Music

A Novel

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Throughout her acclaimed writing career, Julie Garwood has captivated readers with characters who are compelling, daring, and bursting with life. Now one of the most popular novelists of our time proudly returns to her beloved historical romance roots in a thrilling tale of love, murder, adventure, and mystery set against the haunting landscape of medieval Scotland.

For Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas, wild chieftains, treacherous glens, and steep shadows: skullduggery, betrayal, and now murder. Prized for her exquisite beauty, the daughter of one of England's most influential barons, Gabrielle is also a perfect bargaining chip for a king who needs peace in the Highlands: King John has arranged Gabrielle's marriage to a good and gentle laird. But this marriage will never take place.

For Gabrielle, everything changes in one last burst of freedom, when she and her guards come upon a scene of unimaginable cruelty. With one shot from her bow and arrow, Gabrielle takes a life, saves a life, and begins a war.

Within days, the Highlands are aflame with passions as a battle royal flares between enemies old and new. Having come to Scotland to be married, Gabrielle is instead entangled in Highland intrigue. For two sadistic noblemen, underestimating Gabrielle's bravery and prowess may prove fatal. But thanks to a secret Gabrielle possesses, Colm MacHugh, the most feared man in Scotland, finds a new cause for courage. Under his penetrating gaze, neither Gabrielle's body nor heart is safe.

A gripping novel that delves into the heart of emotion, unyielding passions of love, hate, revenge, and raw desire, Shadow Music is magnificent gift from Julie Garwood and a crowning achievement in her amazing career.

©2007 Julie Garwood (P)2007 Random House, Inc.

Shadow Music

I loved this book, but then again I love all of Julie Garwood's books. I wish you had more of her historical romances which are my favorites.

Another great book

Julie Garwood was such a wonderfully talented author. She knew how to create stories, create characters that were fun, likable, and entertaining. I have all her romance novels and they are all great. It would be hard to chose one favorite.
I’m so said to hear of her passing. Rest in Peace, Ms. Garwood. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. You will be missed.

Great

I enjoyed listening to this audio book again. I re-listen to most of Julie Garwood's books like I used to reread them. The narrator Rosalyn Landor did an excellent job of all the different voices. Sometimes I even forgot I was listening to a woman narrating. She's that good. Definitely worth a credit.

I shouldn't have hesitated

I waited a long time to read this book because of the negative reviews. I should have known better. I've enjoyed every book I ever read from Julie Garwood. This was a good story with mystery, action and romance. Not my favorite in the series (Ransom was my favorite), but enjoyable and worth my credit.

It Was long

The book was long....it kept going on and on and on. I was expecting something as witty and funny as The Bride, but it was not even close. Even with Rosalyn Landor reading, it still became a chore after a while. I can't say I would not recommend it...I can say it is something to get used to.

excellent!

Love the book. What a great continued love story. Excellent narration, too! I truly enjoyed hearing more about the HIghland Lairds.

Very Enjoyable

I enjoy Julie Garwoods books and this is no exception. Another reason is I like historic romance and this is right up my alley.

Such a good, sweet story

This type of book is not my favorite genre so I don't normally purchase them. But I'm so thrilled it was on sale because it kept my attention and I listened to it in two days. Usually, I find too often this genre is heavy-breathing, bodice-ripping stories with no real story, or believable characters. This book was an exception among the books of this vein that I have read. it was fast paced, had characters that were likable and plenty of villains, like King John, love, suspense, honor, treachery, etc.
Because I enjoyed it so much I will be looking at more books by Julie Garwood. And Ms. Landor was a splendid narrator. I'm sad to leave these characters behind.

Ok...

Would you consider the audio edition of Shadow Music to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the hard copy.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Liam. He was fun and personable.

Which character – as performed by Rosalyn Landor – was your favorite?

No one stood out.

Any additional comments?

I would have liked to have listened to Susan Duerden finish this series. I enjoy Rosalyn Landor but she is more of a calm reader and is better at portraying British Ton than wild Highlanders. Susan Duerden was much more lively and portrayed them with more feistiness. Overall, the story was fine. I agree with another person that it was kind of a lame love story between the 2 main characters.

Great book

Not happy with the change of narrators in a three book series. The performance was not as good