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Alleyne almost spills the beans about his crush to Sir Nigel. Ensuing chapters detail a Wicliffe-aligned English cloth merchant, a “dying” scam artist of “religious relics”, an unfriendly welcome, a magnetic prophetess, and a violent peasant revolt! These chapters were entertaining! The grim realities of the time foreshadow the harrowing event. (Was reading about the revolt when WHCD news came. Eerie.)

Really nice historical novel… written in old english

Such fun! I loved the French-Italian painter with a bias against Englishmen. Peak dialogue. Ford and Alleyne’s banter over the painter’s painting/daughter. Perspectives bounce between the Comp. and the prince’s diverse entourage as a tourney begins. Jousting, combat, honor, and politics. Sam’s telling tales. Sir Nigel succeeds at the list! But wait!? Who is this mysterious knight? A Frenchman!
Ally or enemy?

Some court politics. I’ll admit that I was a bit lost with the dialogue. The prince seems an admirable fellow, willing to lay down payment for what he perceives to be righteous causes. (Do I sense that he wants credibility? I can’t pin the age/goal of the guy.)
Oh! And Alleyne stands up for himself against a teasing & bulky brute. Most amusing. ‘Twas was an insult he took personally! I love how that played out.