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Since her father’s death, Isabella de Montfort has resided at St. Jude’s Abbey, well away from her warring brothers. But the Abbey was not the usual place of worship. Instead, founded by the Queen, the Abbey was a place where a few special women were trained in the art of warfare to protect the crown and the royal family in a time of need. Isabella has always felt the misfit, for her talents dealt with reason and logic, not battle. So when an urgent message from the Queen arrived, Isabella’s shock at being selected for the task quickly gave way to trepidation. If she failed, England could possibly face another war.
Jordan le Courtenay spent too much time at war. Wounded in battle, he woke to witness the aftermath of war. Since that day, he vowed to never fight again. When a secretive woman name Isabella came to him with a quest, he almost refused her. Everything changed when she mentioned that his aunt, the abbess, sent her to him for protection. Together, they must retrieve a casket of incriminating papers and return them to the Queen.
From the beginning, nothing went smoothly. With a secret cult of fanatics out to kill them, to a husband hunting wife, Isabella and Jordan come to rely on each other more to survive. After Isabella rescued Jordan the second time, he started to suspect there was more to this woman then what met the eye. Against his will, he couldn’t help but try to find out more. But time is running short. If they don’t return in time, they may loose more then each other but their lives as well.
This novel moved swiftly from one scene to the next, easily keeping my attention. Isabella’s character was very well developed, and her overall growth made this book a true joy to read. The villain, even though he was a bad guy, came across like a real person. The intricate plot easily supported the characters while also making this a fascinating read. I would have liked to read a bit more about Jordan. Left the way it was, he didn’t come across as the strong hero type, taking more of a back seat role while Isabella went about to save the day. My Lady Knight skillfully combines history with engaging characters, making this a great addition to the historical genre.
Reviewed by Stacey Brutger
for The Road to Romance
October 24, 2006
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