The Noblest Frailty

Sanguinet Saga #6

by Patricia Veryan

"I do love Devenish, Mama. He's the very dearest boy."

Lovely Yolande Drummond has been promised to Alain Devenish since both were children. Her parents adore Dev and are counting on the match to unite their land with the neighboring Aspenhill.

Any other young lady would be thrilled by the prospect of marrying the rakishly handsome Dev. And Yolande is fond of him. She just wishes he were less of a prankster. And more of a lover.

Then she chances to meet Craig Winters, a rugged Canadian whose very glance quickens her heart. Of course, this complicates matters with Devenish-especially when Yolande discovers that Winters is Dev's cousin...and enemy.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Historical, Historical Fiction, Regency, Gothic, Fiction

272 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Patricia Valeria Bannister was born in London. After World War II, she married Allan Louis Berg and moved to the United States; she lived on the West Coast and was the author of many historical novels from 1978 until 2002, using the pen names Patricia Veryan and Gwyneth Moore.

At the time of her death, she was living in Bellevue, Washington, USA.

Reviews

[Mela · Rating 3 out of 5]

To me, Dev (also Josie) saved the book. It isn't that Yolande, Craig, mystery, and action were bad. But, I couldn't shake the feeling that this book was mostly to show Dev's growing up. And as such a story it was wonderful but as a standalone novel about Yolande and Craig, it didn't fascinate me much.

[5 stars for Dev's part - I can't wait for his final HEA, barely 3 stars for the rest, I am giving it 3-3.5 stars in the end, because I haven't had so much fun as reading the previous parts]

[Tweety · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good one!

I loved the three main characters, though I feel Dev stole the show a bit, but as his personality was to most engading, I'm not complaining.
To think there's 5 books between this and the one we finally get Dev's story in..

Anyway, Yland and Craig have a good story here, even if they don't spend much time together.

PG: Fighting, mention of murder, ghosts and Flash Houses. No ghosts present in this book. ;)

[Terri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Re-reading some of my old favorites. This is one of several in the Sanguinet series. You don't have to read them all, but the same characters appear, even if only in a small part. So, it's a bit helpful to know the background theme. One reason I do like Patricia Veryan's writing is the humor she adds to every story. There's usually at least one giggle out loud included.

[Elizabeth]

Dnf

[Frances · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was so bored by the end of this book that it took me forever to finish the last chapter. I sincerely hope the next one is better.

[Julene Haack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Should be read AFTER ‘Married Past Redemption’ - not before.

[T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

[Lhenry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the ghost story aspect of the story the best and that Dev is somewhat psychic. Yolande and Craig are nice enough but once again, Dev as the secondary hero overshadows them.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alain Devenish is such a fun character! One of Veryan's most charming heroes.