Rhiannon

by Catherine E. Chapman

Rhiannon, a Welsh farmer’s daughter, is smuggled into a walled English garrison town. Despite her mother’s awareness that Rhiannon is at risk of being discovered and accused of treason, she believes her daughter can pass for an Englishwoman and marry an Englishman.

Rhiannon is harboured by a merchant and his son but her happiness is shattered when her presence in their home is discovered. Taken to the castle, Rhiannon’s fate lies in the hands of Lord Edward. Will Lord Edward believe Rhiannon’s claim that all she wants is to be a lady?

A short, sensual Medieval romance.

"A bed-time story for grown-up girls," (4-star review, Goodreads).

32 pages, ebook

First published April 21, 2012

About the author

I'm a writer of women's fiction and contemporary and historical romantic fiction. My longer works have been described as accessible character fiction, humour often being an important ingredient.

My seven short historical romances are available in the anthology, 'Collected Romances,' in digital and print format.

My books are available digitally from Amazon, Smashwords and their retailers (B&N, Apple, Kobo, etc). Some are also available in print and as audiobooks on Google Play.

My latest publication, 'The Knight's Falconess,' is a sensual romance set in Medieval England.

For tasters of my contemporary writing, five short stories are available to download free from Smashwords and their retailers, and four of these are available as audiobooks on Google Play.

I'd like to say a big thank you to the many readers and reviewers at Goodreads, who have taken time and care over reading, rating, reviewing and recommending my fiction. I really value feedback from readers so, if you have any comments to make on my books, please let me know.

Reviews

[Simon Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bed time story for grown-up girls. Short and sweet and gets down to business quickly. A medieval romance where a Welsh girl's naive plan to become a lady goes terribly wrong.
Catherine E. Chapman is establishing herself as an adept writer of historical romance, being able to set the story beautifully without weighing it down with long descriptions.
If only it had been longer - I was left begging for more!

[Liza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet novella. I wish it were longer. It is about a Welsh woman being smuggled into English territory to be the house maid of a vendor. She is found and taken to the castle. She is rescued by Lord Edward and becomes his mistress.