The Emerald Swan

This was a wonderfully well-written love story. Miranda was a delight. And I just loved her little monkey, Chip. And she brought so much to Maude. I just knew Maude had to be made of sterner stuff than she protrayed at first. Now the story could have done without Gareth's sister. She was a horrible wretch. I think Ms. Feather could have invented a better character for his sister. Out of the series I must say this was by far the best one. Highly recommed!

This is my favorite and the best of the Charm Bracelet series. The twin Miranda is so clever and talented and possitively adorable. She is so different from her twin Maude who is withdrawn and silent....until. This was a very entertaining delightful story and I loved it. A keeper and definitely recommended reading, even if you don't read the other 2 books in the series. They are not sequels and I couldn't even understand the connection of the charms on the bracelet to each person. How did the ancient Swan end up in France so many years later?? How did the other charms end up in the hands of those involved?? Guess I missed something important somewhere.

The last of Jane Feather's charm bracelet trilogy, THE EMERALD SWAN, is a great romance novel. On the bloody night of St. Bartholomew's massacre in France, two twin infant girls are separated when their mother, a Hugenot named Elenor d'Albard, is killed by a Catholic mob. Years later, the Earl of Harcourt, Elenor's cousin, sees a female street performer who bears a striking resemblance to his cousin, Maude. The Earl offers the limber and talented Miranda a proposition to impersonate Maude in fear that the ailing Maude will refuse her station to marry the Duke of Roissy, who is in reality King Henry of Navarre and France. All-consuming love and passion flares up between the earl and Miranda, plunging them into peril as they precariously attempt to play out the deceptive charade in hopes that Queen Elizabeth and King Henry will remain blind to the switch.I was completely fulfilled and satisfied with this last book in Jane Feather's trilogy. The plot of the book, which consists of twin sisters separated at birth, a handsome and elegant earl, a traveling troupe of performers, and a flamboyant monkey, makes this novel pure joy to experience. The author accurately depicts the strict mannerisms and protocol demanded of nobility in Queen Elizabeth I's court. She also beautifully portrays the love that blossoms between the earl and Miranda as something inevitable and intrinsic; it's almost as if they were born to this earth to love one another.Every single one of the main characters was so well-written I felt as if I knew them personally: The Earl and Miranda, Maude and Imogen, even Miranda's cute pet monkey Chip who likes to remain in the room while the Earl and Miranda are making love. Even the chemistry between Maude and Henry is captivating. Don't miss out on this great book. Many hours of romantic entertainment and fulfillment are in store for you if you buy and read this novel. (And as a last suggestion, if you loved this book, you might want to check out the French film "Queen Margot" as well.)

King Henry of Navarre is proud of the fact that he is to marry Margaret, the sister of the French King Charles. This marriage was supposed to unite France in the middle of the sixteenth century, but instead is used as an evening to destroy the Huguenots. In Paris, mobs roam the city and one group murders Lady Elenor Albard. When her spouse finds her corpse, he only sees one of their twin infants girls. He assumes the other is dead. Two decades later, Elenor's cousin, the Earl of Harcourt, Gareth, travels to France to offer a deal with King Henry, who has Paris under siege. The two noblemen agree that Gareth's charge, Maude (Elenor's surviving daughter) will marry Henry. On his way back to his English home, Gareth stops to watch a young acrobat perform. He learns her name is Miranda and is amazed how much she looks like Maude. Gareth, who worries about Maude's reaction to Henry, offers Miranda an opportunity to make some money by(if necessary) impersonating her look alike. Miranda accepts the offer, but to the amazement of the pair, they fall in love. However, if Maude fails to cooperate with the disguised Henry, Miranda and Gareth will not have to worry about their own relationship since their lives will be forfeit. When it comes to historical romance, Jane Feather is a heavy weight as she can be depended upon to scribe a fabulous tale. Her latest novel, The EMERALD SWAN is an enthralling story that brings alive sixteenth century France and England to the enjoyment of Ms. Feather's myriad of fans. The lead and secondary characters are all well written and what could have been a trite story line turns into an exhilarating read that will be cherished by the fans of the sub-genre. Harriet Klausner