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Knight
‘Knight’ is a story of action and adventure, romance and tragedy. It is the story of a king’s champion, who, after witnessing the tragic death of the woman he loved, and being stripped of the role to which he had dedicated his life, still, somehow, finds the will and the strength to pick himself up, and re-build his life; and, in the process, carry a king to victory on the battlefields of France.
Set in the early fifteenth century, in the last days of the Age of Chivalry, this gripping work of historical fiction, woven into the factual events of the time, delves into the pain and suffering associated with loss, illustrating the ongoing struggle between the overwhelming desire to retreat into the world which has been lost, and the pressing need to find a way to move forward again.
‘Knight’ is breathtaking in its scope, exquisite in its tenderness, and uplifting in its refusal to fall into despair. It is a story of love and honour, truth and valour. But, above all, it is a book of hope, written by an author who has made the journey.
Set in the early fifteenth century, in the last days of the Age of Chivalry, this gripping work of historical fiction, woven into the factual events of the time, delves into the pain and suffering associated with loss, illustrating the ongoing struggle between the overwhelming desire to retreat into the world which has been lost, and the pressing need to find a way to move forward again.
‘Knight’ is breathtaking in its scope, exquisite in its tenderness, and uplifting in its refusal to fall into despair. It is a story of love and honour, truth and valour. But, above all, it is a book of hope, written by an author who has made the journey.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
400 pages, Paperback
First published February 14, 2013
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December 29, 2022
Simply heartfelt. Simply brilliant.
From the very first scene, I was fully invested in Knight. The horse, the broken-down knight, the villain, the crowd, the joust, the sense of utter loss; all seemed real to me. I felt as if I were there, in a time when being the King's champion meant honour, bravery, and complete devotion to those one loves. These qualities may not be held in the highest regard in today's modern world, yet are just as important as they were in 15th century England.
Anderson gives us a genuine insight into the grieving process and its affect on Sir Gregory Averill after the loss of his beloved wife Mariel. In Knight, we are taken on a journey from falling madly in love, to loss, to utter despair, to redemption. All the way we are rooting for a man who is the epitome of goodness in character and spirit. There are no blurred lines between what is good and bad, or who can be trusted and relied upon. All these qualities are superbly crafted by the author.
I enjoyed the writing style, the pace, the characterizations and exposition which added to an authentic storyline. Anderson's attention to detail is to be commended. I learned much about lifestyles, history (battle of Agincourt), and warfare of the early ages. Whilst the underlying theme of love and loss are always bubbling beneath the surface, Knight also has plenty of action for those who enjoy medieval settings, jousting tournaments, sword fights, crusade campaigns, castle sieges, and war engines.
I would thoroughly recommend Knight to anyone who likes a story of redemption with believable characters, told well.
From the very first scene, I was fully invested in Knight. The horse, the broken-down knight, the villain, the crowd, the joust, the sense of utter loss; all seemed real to me. I felt as if I were there, in a time when being the King's champion meant honour, bravery, and complete devotion to those one loves. These qualities may not be held in the highest regard in today's modern world, yet are just as important as they were in 15th century England.
Anderson gives us a genuine insight into the grieving process and its affect on Sir Gregory Averill after the loss of his beloved wife Mariel. In Knight, we are taken on a journey from falling madly in love, to loss, to utter despair, to redemption. All the way we are rooting for a man who is the epitome of goodness in character and spirit. There are no blurred lines between what is good and bad, or who can be trusted and relied upon. All these qualities are superbly crafted by the author.
I enjoyed the writing style, the pace, the characterizations and exposition which added to an authentic storyline. Anderson's attention to detail is to be commended. I learned much about lifestyles, history (battle of Agincourt), and warfare of the early ages. Whilst the underlying theme of love and loss are always bubbling beneath the surface, Knight also has plenty of action for those who enjoy medieval settings, jousting tournaments, sword fights, crusade campaigns, castle sieges, and war engines.
I would thoroughly recommend Knight to anyone who likes a story of redemption with believable characters, told well.
June 1, 2015
This is a very detailed story of a knight who lives in the early 1500s.. Sir Gregory Averill is the king's champion for Henry IV and Henry V. There are a lot of battles and jousts. I found parts of the book fairly fantastic as when his wife is half-Oriental and the story was very slow. But for someone who really likes to read about the everyday life of a knight this is the book for you. I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
August 14, 2016
Loved it couldn't put it down .
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