Knight of Chaos
Sherry Ewing
Medieval Historical
In the chaos of war, can one knight defy the odds to find peace with the woman warrior he loves?
Sir Theobald Norwood finds himself embroiled in a mission of loyalty and love as he stands by Empress Matilda in her pursuit of the throne. As he and her army head to Winchester, he stumbles upon a mysterious woman named Mistress Ingrid Seymour, hiding in the woods with her own quest in mind. What starts as a test of her worthiness quickly transforms into a profound connection.
As they join forces on the battlefield, Theobald and Ingrid face not only the challenges of war but also the enemies lurking in the shadows. Ingrid’s identity is called into question, shaking the very foundation of her existence, while Theobald grapples with his own emotions. Amidst confusion, they must find a way to let love blossom and unite their hearts.
But with forces working against them, will Theobald and Ingrid be torn apart by the unpredictable tides of fate? Can they overcome their differences and trust one another, or will the mounting chaos consume their chances at happiness?
Uncaged Review: The middle son of the Norwood family, Sir Theobald Norwood, fled London, escaping to Oxford with the Empress Matilda secretly hidden away. On a small farm outside London, Mistress Ingrid Seymour knew the time had come to leave the tiny village with nothing keeping her there and both her parents gone. Ingrid knew that her destiny didn’t lie in town. Before Ingrid even meets the Empress though, she runs into Theobald, who decides to be her protector and delivers her to the Empress. When Ingrid finally gets to meet the Empress, she promotes her as a lady-in-waiting, which Ingrid isn’t really wanting, but her fighting days aren’t over either. Theobald and Ingrid have a much bigger threat to fight besides a war, enemies that want both of them dead but most of all falling in love.
What an amazing, fast-moving historical romance filled with action, adventure, battle and love! Who wouldn’t appreciate that? These are usually my favorite types of stories filled with enough fighting going and heartfelt affection that, of course, I don’t get bored and instead devour the pages wishing the book would never end! Sure, the book is the second in the series, but it can somewhat stand alone. You just might want to read the first book about Theobald’s brother, Wymar, just to understand the relationship between them even if you didn’t, there is enough background information to understand what is going on. Theobald is the perfect representation of a knight. He watches over and protects women, children, his fellow knights and, most of all, Ingrid. That I couldn’t help but fall for him too. While Ingrid might be a warrior maiden, she still manages to ensnare the heart of Theobald and everyone likes her too. Do I look forward to the next book in the series, you bet I do! Ms. Sherry Ewing has penned a book that has everything I relish: an enjoyable, well-written story that you can’t help but get caught up in, lots of plot twists/twists, so you never know what is going to happen, beautifully written characters that almost seem real, stunning visuals that make it easy to see the entire tale in your head and an epic romance that literally sweeps you away! Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst
4.5 Stars
