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The Conquest
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Peregrine Brothers: Book 2

The Conquest (1991) (edit title/settings)

by Jude Deveraux (Author) (edit contributors)

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Lovely Zared Peregrine was the pride of her family, a treasure her rough-hewn brothers would strive at any cost to protect from their ancient enemies, the Howards. The Peregrines had suffered loss enough. Thus Zared's brothers trained her in the arts of war, and dressed her in boy's clothing.... read more

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The Howards and the Peregrines have been at war with each other for at least 2 generations and now the youngest Howard, Tearle was not raised with this crazy hatred for the dreaded Peregrines. He encounters the youngest that up till now every one has thought is a boy and even the Peregrine... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

The Howards and the Peregrines have been at war with each other for at least 2 generations and now the youngest Howard, Tearle was not raised with this crazy hatred for the dreaded Peregrines. He encounters the youngest that up till now every one has thought is a boy and even the Peregrine knights dont seem to realize nor do his brother Oliver's men. They capture young Zared now about 18 and looking at to Tearle as lovely as any young woman. Tearle takes charge of the young Peregrine and kisses her knowing from the moment he clapped eyes on her that she was well a she not a he. And he cuts her binds and sets her free but not before he gives her the first kiss of her life from a man other than her beloved brothers.
Severne must go to the tournaments and bid for a rich ladies hand the lovely and wealthy Anne Marshall. Miss Marshall is a bit on the arrogant side. And she causes the proud Severne to lose his infront of masses. Zared has been sent to be his page of course in disguise she plans to search for a husband. Little does she know that Tearle has considered the feud and this lovely Zared and has decided to help out the Peregrines and win fair Zareds hand in marraige and end this insepid feud once and for all. But it seems the hatred is deeper than he could ever imagine and winning Zareds trust or love will be pretty much impossible. He does get the girl and Severne gets his girl as well. But the feud is
still in danger of wrecking their future. But Zared keeps fighting only now she is fighting for her husband. And they finally solve the nearly 100 yr old riddle.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Zared Peregrine: The youngest and only female of the Peregrines. marrys the youngest and last of the Howards. Tearle in a deal made to get a rich wife for brother Severne.
  • Severne Peregrine: last or youngest brother of the Peregrines, brother to Zared whom he takes to tournament and helps him to win the bride of his desire and attentions.
  • Tearle Howard aka "Smith": the youngest of the Howards and the most reasonable as he was not raised in the hatred of the rest of the Howards. but in France at court and was well educated in all things. Falls in love with Zared the youngest of the Peregrines and has to work very hard to win her trust and affection.
  • Colbrand: a handsome but not so bright fellow who cannot see Zared is a girl even after many encounters. She has a crush on him that is soon cooled when she sees his stupidity.
  • Jaime: Colbrands paige
  • Anne Marshall: the object of affection and prize at the tournament her father is putting on for her. She embarasses Severne but he paddles her behind well and then further pays her back for her cruelness.
  • Hugh Marshall: Annes father who is not so bright but is prideful enough to be annoyed with her sharp tongue and cruel ways that he awards her to Severne after he turns her over his knee and sets her in her fathers food plate. and discusses terms of the marraige.
  • Lady Liana: Add a description of this character.
  • Rogan
  • Oliver Howard
  • Jamie
  • Margaret
  • Lady Anne
  • Jeanne
  • Catherine
  • Ralph
  • Rowland
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  • “Going to the witch had not been an honorable action on her part, but she would save her honor by fulfilling her part of the spell. She walked past him, not touching him, and climbed onto the bed.”
    Zared Peregrine

First Sentence edit see section history

The old castle, even from a distance looking rundown and in need of repair, stood surrounded by a clean, deep moat.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 2 in Peregrine Brothers. (standard series)

Preceded by The Taming.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jude Deveraux (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Star Books.
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1991
ISBN: 0671644475
Page Count: 320

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