Review: A very good novel of medieval romance and revenge
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 5, 2013
A feud between two ancient families threatens to disrupt a medieval wedding. The 2 young knights vying for the attention of a lovely young widow find themself facing one another in the final round of the joust. Both men carry a ribbon of "favor" from this young heroine into combat. When she's kidnapped by one suitor who wants to gain her 'dowered' lands by forcing her into marriage, she is rescued by the man who is the enemy of her father. What shall our heroine decide to do next? Try to escape or submit to marriage with Rafe, the man her father hates to the point he would rather attempt to kill her than see them wed. Who will triumph and who will fail by telling the truth of their story to a jury of their noble peers? Author's details make readers feel as if they can visualize this ancient period and are presented with many behaviors through which medieval characters reveal what motivates their thoughts and the choices which shape their difficult way of life.A very good novel for those who enjoy medieval romances!