Alura's Wish

by Elizabeth Hallam

In the fire opals of an ancient treasure live two djinn. Once freed from the stones, these immortal spirits will serve this master's commands. But these djinn also have another purpose -- to bring the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0515125660
• ISBN13: 9780515125665
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Jove Books
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Wow!

What a wonderful story. It captures the feelings of real people with the help of a mystical setting. The characters are very easy to relate to despite the ancient way of life. You will find yourself cheering them on, and scolding them. A new favorite of mine. A must read!

A wonderful love story

This is a very entertaining book with interesting, likable characters and a very well put together plot. The previous reviewer who was so concerned about a so-called inconsistentcy is totally wrong. Check out page 13, lines 8 and 9. Everything is there in black and white for the alert reader. It's exactly this sort of careful attention to detail that makes this book (and the rest of this author's books) so much fun to read. My only complaint, and it's a minor one, is that some of the historical details of the medieval period aren't quite as accurate as they could have been. But that's more than made up for by the book's charm and sense of fun. I highly recommend ALURA'S WISH.

Medieval magic and genies--all in a love story.

Propelled by the mystical forces of the djinn, genies who materialize when needed, this medieval romance of Lady Alura and Connor Warrick will capture the attention of readers looking for something different. Alura was destined to marry Connors brother Morvyn until he died of a sudden fever. Connor is reputed to be a bad man, but turns into the lover of Aluras dreams. This is her soul mate, the man she will rely on for security and protection. Alura is kidnapped for the fire opals that bring the djinn to life, and Connor comes to her rescue. Their moments alone are electrifying. Hallam knows how to make the slightest touch riveting. Her ability to get inside the mind of a medieval woman in jeopardy is thrilling.

Wonderful mixing of bits of magic in a Medieval romance

A long time before even King Richard the Lionhearted ruled England, in a faraway place off the coast of Persia, King Zahir and Queen Radiya anger the wizard Sharrahz. To keep the woman he loves from interfering with his official duties, the monarchs sent her to marry someone else. Rather than leave her beloved Sharrahz, Radiya killed herself. An irate and grieving wizard punishes the two royals by condemning them to balance their scorecard with assisting a thousand and one couples on the path to eternal love. By the Third Crusade, the former regal couple cum djinn are finally close to completing their quest. The regal pair believe that the widow Lady Alura de Gabin and her never before seen former brother-in-law Connor Warwick would make the next perfect duo. However, Alura relishes her freedom and plans to never remarry, celebrating the death of her cruel and abusive spouse Lord Ridglea. Connor wants only to recover from the horrors of war and refuses to entertain any thoughts of marriage. Alura's evil father wants Warwick's estate and will lie, cheat, and kill to attain it. Alura and Connor soon fall in love. However, neither want a long term relationship, making the probability that love has failed seem very certain. ALURA'S WISH is a delightful Medieval romance that augments the entertaining story line with bits of magic. The characters make this novel a notch above the typical period romance. The lead couple is a warm pair fighting internal demons. The djinn are interesting, likable, and bumbling as they try to bring this couple together. Elizabeth Hallam, author of the critically acclaimed SPIRIT CATCHER, has written a fabulous tale that warrants return engagements for the former monarchs.Harriet Klausner