Knights of the Round Table: Geraint: Gwen Rowley
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Sir Geraint is one of King Arthur's ablest knights, but is considered impulsive by his father, the king of Cornwall. When he rashly marries Enid, a beautiful and mysterious swordswoman, Geraint's decision sparks questions about whether the love that has captured his heart so suddenly is a blessing--or a curse...
Used to the gentle ladies of Camelot, Geraint is at once infatuated with and suspicious of his bride, a strong and independent warrior woman, gifted with magic powers by the Lady of the Lake. Enid has come to Camelot to secretly learn the fighting techniques that may help her small, peaceful tribe resist a rumored invasion. When she realizes that Geraint may not trust her, Enid is torn between fierce loyalty to her people and a powerful love for her husband that no magic can cure.
Fearing that Enid has been deceiving him, Geraint takes her on a dangerous journey that will not only test her true feelings, but determine whether the differences that attracted them will fuse into a real, long-lasting love--or tear them apart and ignite a senseless war between their two kingdoms...
After reading Lancelot, the first installment in the Knights of the Round Table series, I was hoping that this second book would be stronger than the first, however I was let down. While the story is fast paced and keeps you turning the pages, I got tired of reading about the main characters alternately arguing or ignoring each other. Honestly, it became old news and dragged down the rest of the story.
Another disappointment was the absence of King Arthur's and Lancelot's characters in this story. While there was mention made of the characters that we all love, they played very little or no part in the plot of this story. As a Knights of the Round Table series, I expect a bit more integration of the fabled characters than a few lines or a mere mention.
Overall, with exception of the aforementioned annoyances, the story was still better than average. I only hope that the next installment delivers.
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Publisher: Jove (February 27, 2007)
ISBN: 0515142638
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