Overall this was a magnificent well-rounded read!
Much of the focus of this story seems to be in England, and is based on the love between the Lady Gwendolyn and the Knight Miles Delong, whose fates are determined by mystical powers. However there is a lot of stimulating rivalry later on...This novel is woven with many myths and fantasy elements, which I enjoyed. Much of the beginning is like a romantic dream, with vibrant colours and beautiful settings combined to create a scene that is memorable both to the characters and the reader.It starts at a steady pace, but it picks up in style when we are introduced to the hulking cruel bull of a Knight Morgan of Guildswood, who is prepared to kill anybody who stands in the way of his marriage to Gwendolyn. When Gwendolyn falls in love with Miles Delong a rivalry begins. Expect very well-described and exciting battles in melees; and classic confrontations between good and evil. These battles were the highlights for me, and the author provided plenty of this type of excitement, which continued throughout.The last third is concerned with the Crusades. The scene the author paints is vivid and yet again proves his descriptive skill. Is it Richard the Lionheart versus Saladin? Yes, to an extent. However, the overarching conflict in this section seems to be between Gwendolyn and Saladin, the latter who is depicted as a magnanimous ruler whose oath restricts his moral choices.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
By Sheri A. Wilkinson
Queen Of Knights by David Wind
Gwendolyn is one of the most powerful female knights in the world. Miles Delong, Earl of Radstock and military adviser to King Richard sees Gwendolyn and teachers her how to fight. Gwendolyn falls in love with Sir Miles. Together they fight many wars, in their home land and the Holy Land. She fights through the bloody crusades and became known as the Queen of Knights.
A well written story with Medieval history and fantasy to make a suspense filled dramatic story. With plenty of action and a bit of romance I found the plot intriguing. Vivid details brings you into the story.
Gwendolyn is full of self confidence and eloquent, at the same time she is willing to fight. She is a strong confident female lead. I love that in a story. The reference to Medieval England and The Middle East adds flare to an already captivating story.
I highly recommend Queen Of Knights to those who like, (Medieval) Historical/Fantasy/Action stories. A true 5 star read.
5 stars
By Robin Tomainoon
Great storyline. wonderful book for a present day female warrior!
Easy to read, but waaaay fantastical
The writing of this book draws a reader in. The story is told almost mythically, with the characters' being almost herculean... pushed by a godly purpose, in relationships that are divinely inspired...
Historical fiction at it's best.
This book is excellent, in the best tradition of Arthurian Legends, but set in the time of Richard the Lion Heart, with a feminine protagonist. I recommend the book to those who enjoy historical fiction, with a bit of Deus ex Machinae thrown in for good measure.
Read Queen of Knights when it first came out and loved it. Now that I have a tablet I wanted to load it so I could read it again whenever I wanted.
