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At last, we are introduced to the trio.
The first chapter was my favorite thus far. John gets kicked out of the convent. I enjoyed the language Doyle uses. Going on, Sheltered Alleyne turns 20 and is permitted to experience the world before deciding if he’d like to join the holy orders. He sees some strange things. Then, boisterous Samkin shows up at the tavern, jolting the convent boys to a venture. What next!?
— Jan 11, 2026 03:16PM
The first chapter was my favorite thus far. John gets kicked out of the convent. I enjoyed the language Doyle uses. Going on, Sheltered Alleyne turns 20 and is permitted to experience the world before deciding if he’d like to join the holy orders. He sees some strange things. Then, boisterous Samkin shows up at the tavern, jolting the convent boys to a venture. What next!?
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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?
— Mar 22, 2026 10:56AM
Ally or enemy?
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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.
— Mar 14, 2026 05:28PM
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.
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Searching for honor. Coastal pirates. Recognition of heritage. The rise of Bordeaux, France.
Alleyne, now a squire to Sir Nigel, is experiencing it all for the first time. He can scarce take it all in. He’s survived his first battle, and is now amidst a new land, finding famed friends… (and foes?) To be continued!
— Feb 01, 2026 04:45PM
Alleyne, now a squire to Sir Nigel, is experiencing it all for the first time. He can scarce take it all in. He’s survived his first battle, and is now amidst a new land, finding famed friends… (and foes?) To be continued!
Katia
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Highlights: A menacing brother, wayside philosophers, a bear, a clever maiden, and a severed leg. Ha!
What a fun mash-up of characters! The trio works well together. Strong and fiery John, the war (and women) experienced Sam Alyward, and fresh from the religious cloister Alleyne finally make their way to the welcoming castle of Sir Nigel Loring.
I love how Maude and Alleyne meet, and how their beliefs “clash”.
— Feb 01, 2026 01:30PM
What a fun mash-up of characters! The trio works well together. Strong and fiery John, the war (and women) experienced Sam Alyward, and fresh from the religious cloister Alleyne finally make their way to the welcoming castle of Sir Nigel Loring.
I love how Maude and Alleyne meet, and how their beliefs “clash”.
