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Leisure, Dec 2001, 4.99, 315 pp.
ISBN: 0843949457
In 1282 England, Sir Haven de Sessions hates Genvieve Dreyford though they never met. Haven believes that Genvieve led his best friend, her late husband Roger, into committing treason. However he is shocked to meet the proud, but badly bruised Genvieve, who was stoned by the English for being the widow of a traitor. Haven informs Genvieve that she, Roger's sister and Roger's son who is also her child will accompany him to court to await King Edward's judgment.
On the Trek to court, Haven is stunned how kind and compassionate Gennie is to everyone but him. By the time they reach Edward, Haven believes his prisoner is innocent and the memory of his friend false. Expecting the death penalty Edward shocks Haven and Genvieve when he orders them to wed and control a keep in Wales, a hot bed of anti English royalty sentiment. As they fall in love, Gennie trusts the Welsh with open arms while Haven remains wary, leaving their relationship precariously in trouble.
Though A TRUE AND PERFECT KNIGHT follows the standard of the medieval romance, Susan Charnley reaches high marks with her debut tale. The story line is exciting and vividly depicts the era. The support cast adds depth to the period description, but the plot belongs to the lead couple, especially the hero whose feelings for Gennie change from abomination to cherished admirer. This metamorphosis brilliantly handled by a rookie writing like a seasoned veteran.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- Distant past/middle ages
Marriage/Married
Yes
Marriage subplot:
- arranged marriage spurring real love
Inner struggle subplot
Yes
Struggle with...
- angst over dead lover
Hidden Identity/Secret Motive
Yes
Matchmake, (will/family)
Yes
Matchmaker...
- forced together for inheritance
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 70%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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