A Step Beyond

The Cornwall Adventures #2

by Nancy Marie Bell, Nancy Marie Bell

Legend says that land once stretched from Lands End in Cornwall as far as the Isles of Scillies, thirty miles out in the Atlantic. To this mythical land Gort Treliving escapes when his Uncle Daniel beats him senseless. He steps away from his corporeal body and walks into the mist of oblivion, seeking only to escape the pain. To Gort’s surprise, he finds he is Sir Gawain, one of King Arthur’s knights. He is also the partner of a wonderful grey war stallion who can telepathically speak to him.

While he is caught up in a wild chase across the countryside to rescue King Arthur’s kidnapped queen and her lady, Gort as Gawain, tries to puzzle out the strange visions of another life that assail him at the most inopportune times.

There is intrigue, mystery, sword play and a dash of romance. A Step Beyond is a rollicking romp of an adventure that borrows inspiration from the Arthurian legends with a decidedly quirky cast of supporting characters.

93 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 10, 2014

About the author

Nancy Marie Bell is a proud Albertan and lives near Balzac, Alberta with her husband and various critters. She is a member of The Writers Union of Canada and the Writers Guild of Alberta. Nancy has numerous writing credits to her name, having three novels published and her work has been published in various magazines. She has also had her work recognized and honoured with various awards, and most recently, a silver medal in the Creative Writing category of the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in 2013. Nancy has presented at the Surrey International Writers Conference in 2012 and 2013, and at the Writers Guild of Alberta Conference in 2014. She has publishing credits in poetry, fiction and non-fiction.

Reviews

[Jude Pittman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in Nancy Bell's Cornwall Adventures series is another winner. Buying a copy for my grandaughters since I've claimed this one. Excellent, highly recommended for young adult and everyone who loves to read historical fantasy. Great escape.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This sequel to "Laurel's Quest" is another engaging novel by Ms. Bell. Any story that brings you into the world of King Arthur and his knights is sure to be educational and entertaining. This book is no exception to that rule. I was at first disappointed the the story did not involve the adventures of the four youths who played a part in the first novel. Going into the story, I had expected it to be about the life of Gort. It was in a way, but not what I had anticipated. Regardless, it held me captive with more beautiful writing and an enchanting story young and old are sure to enjoy. And you get to know Gort in a way you had not expected.