The Highwayman of Cordovia

The Rebel Series, Book 2

By: Linda Weaver Clarke

Narrated by: Carolyn Kashner

Centuries ago, valiant men and courageous women engaged in daring adventures as they helped their fellow man. In the country of Cordovia, the people enjoy their new-found liberty, but all is not well. A group of powerful men plan to take over the small country and replace the leader with a king.

With the help of a bold highwayman and a pastor's daughter, they try to save their country from being taken over by a power-hungry leader. As they strive to stop the Kingmen and thwart their plans, Christine finds herself falling in love with Austin Knight. The only problem with their relationship is that she thinks he is her knight in shining armor instead of a highwayman. If she finds out his trade, what will her reaction be? As a pastor's daughter, will love override her values?

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Entertaining Robin Hood-Type Adventure

The Highwaymen of Cordovia by Linda Weaver Clarke continues the adventures that started in The Rebels of Cordovia, an entertaining Robin Hood-type saga. In the first book, we met the daughter of a local baker, Robin, who secretly taught a small group of vigilantes to fight for basic freedoms against a tyrant king who taxed his subjects into extreme poverty. In the second book, we meet the daughter of a preacher, Christine, who besides her daily chores and visits to the less fortunate, she writes articles that reveal corruption that remain in the upper classes after the king’s exile, especially in a group that call themselves “The Kingsman.”

This story basically begins when Christine’s borrowed carriage is accosted by a group of highwaymen who attempt to steal valuables from her. Thankfully, these highwaymen are truly like the legendary Robin Hood, who only steal from the rich and give what they steal back to the poor. The rest of the story is how Christine and one of the highwaymen discover they are fighting for the same cause, how one of the handsome highwaymen saves her from the leader of the Kingsmen who wants her dead, and how they fall in love in the process.

Carolyn Kashner narrated the Audible version of this audiobook, which was very enjoyable. She varied her voices for both male and female characters and inflected just the right amount of emotion in all the right places. I really look forward to listening to the next great adventure in The Rebels series!

Loved These Characters

This book picks up a few years after where the first leaves off in the land of Cordovia!

There are so many qualities these characters display that I just absolutely love, in general. They are very well developed and charming. I LOVE the patriotism for Cordovia that is shown throughout. Christine is a very strong female character that isn't afraid to stand for what she believes and unapologetically voices her opinions about the Kingmen. One can feel the magnetism between Christine and Austin as their relationship grows.

A very sweet romance between two people who are fighting for the greater good of Cordovia while simultaneously discovering their love for each other. It has a great plot that advances the turmoil that is within the country, and is full of great Christian values.

The narrator exhibits another great performance in this audiobook. I think she is a perfect fit for these sweet romances.

I received a review copy at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.

A wonderful family friendly tale.

This is the second in the series but it can easily be enjoyed as a stand alone story. Younger listeners will especially enjoy this romantic adventure. I enjoyed the characters and I liked that some of the characters from the first book also made an appearance here.
The sweet romance and high adventure kept me entertained right to the end.
I'd definitely recommend this sweet, clean romantic series.

I voluntarily reviewed a gifted copy.

Another good story

We’re once again in the Kingdom of Cordovia where highwaymen are stopping people and robbing them. Someone had stolen an heirloom from the Palace. As the story opens Christine, a very spunky and courageous woman is stopped and searched by 3 highwaymen who think she has the heirloom. The highwaymen want to steal the heirloom and give it back to the high judge before it ends up in the hands of the Kingman’s. After recognizing who Christine from when he was younger, Austin decides to go visit Christine. But how will Christine react when she finds out that Austin is a highwayman… especially after being captured by the highwaymen again? This story does have a twist toward the end!

Wonderful story with great characters

This book was even better than the first in the series. Though I really liked the first book, this book flowed a bit more naturally. This book is filled with such great characters. I absolutely LOVED Christine. I love how she is strong and not afraid to speak out for what is right. I love that this is a "clean" romance. When I was listening to the audiobook, I didn't have to worry about my kids overhearing something that they shouldn't. The narrator of this book, Carolyn Kashner, really impressed me with her ability to do accents. Overall, this book is really entertaining and if you like romance of the clean variety, I highly recommend this book (as well as the others in the series)

Romance and adventure

There is something about this series that has truly captured my attention. I do enjoy a historical story, but I think the main thing I love about this series is the lead female character. This story focuses on Christine. She is the daughter of the pastor and a friend of Robin we previously met in the first installment. When she is coming home, she encounters a highwayman. Little does she know that this is her childhood crush Austin Knight! She is very vocal with her views and finds herself as a target of Amalick, one trying to take control of Cordovia. Austin finds himself not only falling for Christine, but protecting her and the new regime that is currently in place. Will Christine fall for Austin again once she knows his secrets? Will her pastor father give his blessing for the non-churchgoer? This story is full of fun and adventure. I love Christine and her strength. She is not afraid of voicing her opinion. I loved Austin too. You could feel the conflict building in him as their feelings grew stronger. It also brings in Robin and Daniel, giving us that sense of community from book to book. A little mystery and suspense added to the adventure and romance and it's an enjoyable listen.

Carolyn Kashner continues her narration with great voices and pace. I love her accents for some, and enjoy her ability to discern the voices from male to female. She adds some flare during the high paced scenes and great emotion in others. Another wonderful performance.

Another rousing tale

I want to live in Cordovia where all of these adventures take place! I didn’t get to listen to the book straight through and that made it harder for me to get into the characters. But when I finally got a chunk of time they grew on me fast. Always a lot going on in this series!

Wonderful story

Loved it. This book is better than the first, and that's saying a lot because it was fantastic. I loved the main characters
such a sweet romance.

The pastors rebel daughter & the highway man

Christine is a feisty, former rebel...and a pastor’s daughter. Her carriage is stopped by highwaymen and, she slaps the leader...lolol. Unbeknownst to her, the highwayman is none other than the boy who kissed her in the school yard many years ago. Christine is also a journalist, a baker and a political activist...yes, she’s pretty busy. We follow Christine and her highwayman as they fight against a corrupt politician and his minions. Will they win the war and discover love along the way? Sweet historical romance with a super spunky heroine...I want to be like Christine when I grow up.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

The story continues

Book 2 of the series, this one takes place several years later. Now the Kingsmen are starting trouble. Wanting to take over Cordovia and bring back the strict and hateful rule to the land. It will not happen as Austin Knight--known to a few as the Highwayman--and Christine, the friend of Robin and Daniel and the pastor's daughter work together to defeat the Kingsmen from taking over. Thus a wonderful story of courage, strength, and determination is weaved, leaving, in the end, two people who realize in their hearts that they are meant to be.

Once again, Linda Weaver Clarke enchants you with a wonderful story that gives you a laugh here and there and leaves you unwilling to turn the audiobook off. Whether you listen to this tell or prefer to read it, you will enjoy it immensely.