Books matching: excommunicated knight
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Save:The novella "Hellmouth" by Giles Kristian follows Galien, an excommunicated knight leading a band of mercenaries in the Holy Roman Empire as they are hired by Cardinal Cesarini to hunt a heretic. However, their mission takes a dark turn as they find themselves entangled in a supernatural horror story that challenges their beliefs and confronts them with their own sins and violence. The writing style is described as evocative, filled with vivid imagery, creeping dread, black humor, and quality horror, all set against a medieval backdrop in the Czech Republic wilderness.
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Save:The Lawless Land by Boyd Morrison, Beth Morrison is a thrilling historical fiction set in the mid-1300s, filled with knights, jousts, damsels in distress, and fiendish villains. The story follows Sir Gerard Fox, an excommunicated Knight, who seeks to right the wrongs done to his family while racing across Europe during the time of The Black Death and The Hundred Years War. Along the way, he meets Lady Isobel, who is fleeing from her brutal betrothed while trying to protect a holy icon that her family has safeguarded for generations. As they face adversaries and embark on a dangerous pursuit through France and Italy, the plot unfolds with hidden passageways, chateaus, monasteries, and a climactic battle at the end.
The Lawless Land is praised for its fast-paced action, well-developed characters, and vivid descriptions that bring the medieval setting to life. Readers are captivated by the brave hero and heroine who outwit their enemies at every turn, the intriguing mix of historical elements, and the unexpected plot twists that keep them on the edge of their seats until the very end.
