The Dark Earl / Virginia Henley / 401 pages / R. T. Reviewer's Choice Award

I was really disappointed with this book.  I had to wait a while to receive it and had to read it quickly because someone else had also requested it, so I had thought it was going to be outstanding.  It was MUCH too graphic for my tastes.  I listened on audio book and was downright embarrassed by some of the descriptions.  I also found it not believable that three special license marriages occurred in such a short time span.  Coverage of issues of the day was most enlightening and a gratifying respite from the many love scenes.