Ivanhoe was a fast read as i did read the comic but it was a very adventurist book as began. Hostilities have intensified between the Normans and Saxons, and Prince John mans the throne in fear that his brother, King Richard, will return alive from the Crusades. Ivanhoe, after being disinherited by his father, Cedric, has joined King Richard — so his reappearance at a jousting tournament shocks Prince John and his allies. On their return home from the joust, Cedric, his ward Rowena (whom Ivanhoe loves),
Rowena's betrothed, and Isaac and Rebecca (a Jew and his daughter who help Ivanhoe in secret) *spoilers* are all kidnapped by John's adviser, Maurice de Bracy, who wants Rowena for himself. All are freed by Robin Hood and the Black Knight except Rebecca, whom Knight Templar Brian de Bois-Guilbert has fallen for and kidnapped. Templar leaders, believing Rebecca has bewitched Bois-Guilbert, put her on trial for sorcery whitch was a big deal no pun attended . Ivanhoe saves some one that he loves the Black Knight reveals himself as King, and Ivanhoe and Rowena get married. it was a good adventurous read for some one looking for a fast read.
Rowena's betrothed, and Isaac and Rebecca (a Jew and his daughter who help Ivanhoe in secret) *spoilers* are all kidnapped by John's adviser, Maurice de Bracy, who wants Rowena for himself. All are freed by Robin Hood and the Black Knight except Rebecca, whom Knight Templar Brian de Bois-Guilbert has fallen for and kidnapped. Templar leaders, believing Rebecca has bewitched Bois-Guilbert, put her on trial for sorcery whitch was a big deal no pun attended . Ivanhoe saves some one that he loves the Black Knight reveals himself as King, and Ivanhoe and Rowena get married. it was a good adventurous read for some one looking for a fast read.