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The Exiled: A Novel | 
 enlarge | Author: Posie Graeme-evans
Publisher: Atria
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 99530
Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 074344373X
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92
EAN: 9780743443739
ASIN: 074344373X
Publication Date: June 14, 2005
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In this windswept story set in the lusty fifteenth century, the enchanting Anne faces the challenge of raising her child in exile. Always resourceful, she flourishes as a merchant and is able to support her household. But the local businessmen aren't pleased about competing with a woman and her foes are multiplying around her, desperate to put her back in what they believe is her rightful place.Anne has a secret that her enemies could use to destroy her. Her beloved son is the product of a passionate affair with the king, Edward IV, who knows nothing of his existence. If this information were to fall into the wrong hands, it could prove lethal for Anne and her child. She struggles to find peace in a world of duplicity and suspicion, where adversaries masquerade as allies, and someone very powerful wants her dead. Yet, despite the pressure of her enemies, what pains Anne the most is that she is unsure when or if she will see her darling Edward again.
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 Sophmore slump September 19, 2005
Novelist & Reader (America)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
While I really enjoyed the first book in this series, The Innocent, I found The Exiled to be a tedious read. Graeme-Evans was smart to distance herself from the stigma placed upon critics as writing thinly disguised "bodice rippers" by focusing on Anne's life in Brussels and her involvement in trade, but I found the entire book to be a series of too convenient coincidences to find any joy or enjoyment in Anne's triumphs. Of course Anne bowls every man over with her beauty. Of course she is able to bewitch the Duke of Burgundy. Of course she's able to dodge death. Of course Edward's love for Anne burns hotter than ever. And so on and so on until Anne's true nature was revealed: the author created a Mary Sue. Combining that annoying character trait with the oft-times awkward prose and proclivity for glossing over the important stuff(like the actual day to day duties of a burgher in the 13th century), I was vastly disappointed in this book. Perhaps out of habit I shall pick up the third book.
 Awesome second effort... August 27, 2005
ChicBookFiend (MA)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I couldn't wait to read the sequel to The Innocent. The Exile is even better than the first effort because it illustrates the struggles of a woman trying to make it in a man's world. This Medieval story picks up where The Innocent left off. Anne de Bohun flees to Belgium and tries to make ends meet and is able to find some success as a merchant. However, the local merchants don't want to compete with the likes of her. Meaning that she is a woman and the businessmen don't want her establishment to flourish. So they will use whatever machinations they have at their disposal, and they find the perfect way to blackmail her: her child. Her son is the loving result of an intense affair with King Edward IV. King Edward isn't aware of his offspring's existence and Anne would like to keep it that way. To make matters worse, someone wants her dead. There are more twists throughout the novel.
For those who had complained about The Innocent reading like a romance novel, this one has very little romance in it. The story concentrates more on Anne's conflicts and struggles to get ahead. The most fascinating part of this novel is the backdrop of the merchant world in 15th Century Belgium. This part of the novel seems very well researched and I enjoyed the backdrop of a country that has been quite obscure to me. Anne's inner conflicts are quite remarkable as well. She is a great character -- a fighter to the end. Her love for King Edward is as strong as ever and she doesn't know if she'll ever see him again. I'd like more development in that area and I hope to see more of them in future novels. The language of the novel is rich and lyrical. Posie Graeme-Evans is an awesome author. I enjoyed The Exile very much and I look forward to another offering of what I hope will be an outstanding series.
Pretty solid read July 20, 2005
Tara (Seattle, WA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I hadn't read the first novel in the series before I read this one, and didn't feel that it was necessary to do so in order to appreciate this book. It was an intriguing read, with a surprising ammount of suspense and mystery. I enjoyed the flavor of the novel, and felt that Graeme-Evans wrote a period piece quite well.
A decent balance of good writing, mixed with a bit of romance and adventure made for a quick read, although I felt that the ending was a bit abrupt. I suppose that this is because she is going to write another book in this series to finish off the story, so perhaps this is a means to keep her readers wondering what happens next. Regardless, the book was quite good, and I would reccommend it to any of my female friends - it is a bit too romantic for it to appeal to both genders, I think.
Less romantic June 21, 2005
LBM (Toronto, Ontario Canada)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
For those reviewers whose complaint about the first book in this series ("The Innocent") was that it was too much "Like a romance novel" - you'll like this one better. I found both books well-written and moreover, they present an intricate and extremely entertaining view of court life and intrigue.
 a good read July 25, 2005
alex
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
this book is not as good as the first but i still enjoyed reading it and it definately improved after part one ... i will most definitely purchase the final book in the trilogy when it is published
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