The Gentle Knight
Author: Ashley York
Genre: Historical Medieval Romance
Book Description:
A medieval
soldier returns home to find his lover died in childbirth just as his own
mother had. Believing he is cursed, Peter of Normandy turns from love. When he
must give escort to an Irish princess more noble than many knights, he
struggles with his decision to live a solitary life. Can he take the chance
that his love won't be a death sentence and possibly make them stronger?
Patrick
MacNaughton's death bed decree regarding his daughter rips her from the shelter
of her protective Clan. Forced to take vows at a Priory in England, Brighit
finds herself in the hands of lecherous mercenaries with their own agendas.
Dare she trust the Norman knight to see her safely to her new life as a nun?
Even when she finds in him the fulfillment of all she's ever wanted?
"Ivan!" Peter shoved the
little man with his foot. Ivan rolled onto his back and wiped the spittle from
his mouth. He blinked several times before answering as if trying to get his
wits about him.
"Aye. I'm up."
Ivan's obvious annoyance was a boon
to Peter's irritation.
"We need to talk. Now."
Peter walked a short distance past
the stable, away from any possibility of being overheard. Ivan joined him, his
face scrunched up into a nasty grimace.
"Tell me about Brighit."
Ivan stood a little taller and his
face just about split with his arrogant smile. "I thought you would take a
liking to her."
Peter grabbed him by the front of
the tunic and jerked his face in closer. "Enough with your arrogance!
Never speak so of the lady again or you will find your entrails spilling onto
the floor."
Ivan lifted his hands in surrender.
His eyes two wide orbs. "I yield, my lord. Beg pardon."
He paused, fighting to cool the rage
coursing through him.
"If you lay a hand on her, I
will cut that hand off. If you look at her askance, I will pluck out your eye.
If you offend her with any part of your body, I will remove it."
About the Author
I have wanted to be a writer since the sixth grade. My first story was a mystery and I discovered that my classmates loved it and it kept them guessing. I was a voracious reader, even at a young age, and loved the history in the novels I picked up. I was so enthralled with that history that I decided to get my MA in History. The early medieval period is my favorite, as you can tell from the novels I write.
Although my works are fiction, I often like to incorporate authentic places, events, and people to increase the reader’s enjoyment. One of the more valuable lessons I have learned as a writer is the importance of using real history with the flair of artistic license. You’ll discover a world of fiction wrapped around historical people and events! I hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as I delight in writing them.
I live in New England with my husband, two cats and a yellow Labrador named Caledonia.
About the Author
I have wanted to be a writer since the sixth grade. My first story was a mystery and I discovered that my classmates loved it and it kept them guessing. I was a voracious reader, even at a young age, and loved the history in the novels I picked up. I was so enthralled with that history that I decided to get my MA in History. The early medieval period is my favorite, as you can tell from the novels I write.
Although my works are fiction, I often like to incorporate authentic places, events, and people to increase the reader’s enjoyment. One of the more valuable lessons I have learned as a writer is the importance of using real history with the flair of artistic license. You’ll discover a world of fiction wrapped around historical people and events! I hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as I delight in writing them.
I live in New England with my husband, two cats and a yellow Labrador named Caledonia.
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