The Queen's Knight

Elizabeth adroitly avoids marriage after her father leaves on crusade with King Richard, but England is soon in a dangerous state of anarchy with Prince John in rebellion. She discovers that what begins as a daring folly traps her in a deadly game in a man's world, where an unwary heiress is a disposable commodity. The sardonic Sir Luke is not above bloodshed and abduction when required, but is he friend or foe?

King Richard the Lionheart is on crusade, and his treacherous brother is not slow to see the possibilities. It's a fight for power by marriage or murder, whichever is most convenient, and the Lady Elizabeth discovers that an heiress is a desirable pawn in a man's world. The sardonic Sir Luke fights for Eleanor of Aquitaine, but he's not above bloodshed and abduction on his own account when required. Twice rescued by Sir Luke, Elizabeth find him attractive, but discovers he can be as arrogant as the next crusading knight. The book entwines strands of action, adventure and romance, painting a vivid picture of mediaeval life in King Richard the Lionheart's reign. This book is a gripping read, and one to curl up with in a well-cushioned window-seat.

Jean L Gorman writes well-researched historical fiction and brings it alive, wrapped in romance. A graduate of Surrey, London and Massey Universities, she became NZ Authors ToS secretary ten years ago and lives in an olive grove in New Zealand, working on her next novel in The Lionheart Chronicles. Her novels are epic adventures of King Richard the Lionheart's reign. The history and medieval settings are authentic, the stories tense and romantic with a twist of humour.