Shadowheart
Laura Kinsale
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at 250 WPM8h 22m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 8h 22m to read Shadowheart.
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Shadowheart
Published
2004
Publisher
Berkley Books
Pages
502
ISBN-10
042516232X
Description
Swept up in political intrigue, an assassin and a princess embrace a passionate love in this fourteenth-century romance by a New York Times–bestselling author. As the last unmarried princess of Monteverde, Elayne is trapped in a marital bond when her hand is promised to the land’s ruler. On the voyage to meet her future husband, she is captured by Allegreto Navona—the living embodiment of the dark angel she’s seen in dreams. Endowed with godlike beauty, his eyes burn bright with sin. A woman of modesty would flee such a man. But try as she might, a wanton hunger binds her to his side . . . Trained as an assassin, Allegreto is the bastard son of an ambitious lord who raised him to murder for control of Monteverde. Now that his father is dead, if Allegreto can make Elayne his wife, it will cleanse his tainted blood, and the country will be his, but she is no mere maiden to be possessed. Unexpectedly, he falls in love with her, finding in her quick mind and azure eyes the conqueror of his heart. But will his dark past scare her off?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shadowheart?
This edition of Shadowheart has approximately 502 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Shadowheart?
For most readers, Shadowheart typically takes between 10h 28m and 6h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 125,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 125,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Shadowheart?
The estimated word count for Shadowheart is approximately 125,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Shadowheart?
Shadowheart was written by Laura Kinsale.
When was Shadowheart published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.