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" Ten years have past since the first book, for these ten years Tristan and Isolde have been lovers behind King Mark of Cornwall's back. Meanwhile, the old Queen of Ireland, Isolde's mother, is deathly ill and dies. Isolde becomes Queen of Ireland, but now she must fight with an evil knight called Breccan who intends to make himself King at all costs.
Meanwhile while Isolde is in Ireland, Tristan, now King of Lyonesse and Champion of Cornwall must travel back to court. On his way, back he takes refuge at a castle. The mistress of this castle Duessa, takes Tristan captive and intends to make him her sex slave. Tristan escapes with the help of a servant Falsamilla. The maid asks for a kiss in payment, which Tristan must oblige in order to receive freedom. Upon returning to Cornwall, from his imprisonment, Tristan is very weak, but he must prepare for a tournament. During the tournament, Tristan is mortally wounded and asks to be sent to Isolde. However, instead Andred (Mark's conniving nephew) has Tristan sent to Isolde of France or Blanche.
Upon arriving in France, Tristan's care is entrusted to Blanche. While Tristan is convalescing, Blanche is trying to find a way to make Tristan her husband. Blanche convinces Tristan he must marry her to save her from her suitor Saint Roc. Meanwhile, Andred sends a letter to Tristan, in the name of Isolde, the letter claims Isolde no longer loves Tristan. Therefore, in despair, Tristan marries Blanche; but on their wedding night, Tristan escapes. Tristan is found by Isolde's maid who she has sent to see if the marriage is a reality. Now, Isolde must travel to France to save Tristan and renew their love. Afterwards, they must go to Tintagal and Queen Igraine to save both their reputations.
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Amanda Campbell, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- Distant past/middle ages
If one lover chases another...
- they alternate
Matchbreaker
Yes
Matchbreaker is
- jealous suitor/lover
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- warrior/knight
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- somewhat promiscuious
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- confident
- obedient
- blissful
- mature
- sensitive
- a better lover
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- wealthy
How sexual is this person?
- a few sexual encounters
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- confident
- obedient
- a better lover
- blissful
- mature
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- France
Ice Caps/Sea?
Yes
Where?
- Ocean
Forest
Yes
Misc setting
- castle
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 90%
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
Part of a series?
Yes
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
How much sexing?
- 3-4 sex acts
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