title: A Squire's Tale
author: Peabody, Donna Lee
description: A Squire's Tale
   tells the story of Ariana Smythe, the Duke of Sutterly's daughter and heir, and Bannor Blackmore, heir to the Duchy of Glenhaven. Together their love must overcome the challenges of separation, loss, lies, treason, and betrayal.
  Ariana’s uncle Trent is determined to keep them apart. Bannor’s brother, Malcolm, is caught between his love for Ariana and his loyalty to Bannor. The two lovers are torn apart by fate and circumstance; and ultimately they have to count on each other to survive the challenges that threaten their very lives.
  A Squire's Tale is the first novel in the
  Arwin Adventures Series
  . It serves as an introduction to the world of Arwin - a world that exists beyond the confines of time and space. A world where the flower of chivalry forever blooms: Where virtue, loyalty, and truth are not ideals to strive for, but a way of life.
  Arwin is a small world blessed with mild weather and inhabited by gentle men and women who live a life of simple pleasure and honest toil. Their manners, customs, legends, and history will unfold in the pages of the various books of the
  Arwin Adventure Series
  .