Pages: 432 Released: 1994 Publisher: Pocket Books Received: Library Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Goodreads Well, it's no Knight in Shining Armor . I had to start with that, because that's what I wanted from this book. I wanted a book that gripped me in that way that makes everything in life come second to reading this book . Like, yeah, yeah, I know eating, sleeping, that's important sure, but reading this book comes first . That's what I wanted. I also wanted a swoony romance and a good historical setting. I wanted a plot that kept me turning the pages to find out what would happen next and how the problem/mystery would get solved. That's what I wanted. And, I've learned that it's best to not put so many expectations on books and just accept and enjoy them for what they are. But, that's apparently a lesson I'm still learning. So, what did I get? Disappointed, that's what I got. I picked this up on a total spur of the moment whim, downloaded a copy,