The Swordsman
Kathryn Le Veque
Medieval Romance
It’s another exciting Blackchurch Guild adventure!
This time, master of the sword Sinclair “Sin” de Reyne has his moment to shine.
They call him The Swordsman…
Part of the powerful de Reyne family, Sin is a black sheep. A man with a mysterious past and a family he doesn’t speak of, he is one of the elite trainers at the Blackchurch Guild, the premier knight training school in England. They call Sin “The Swordsman” because of his skill with a blade, but that skill is about to be put to the test.
So is his heart.
Elisiana Maria Isabella Fernandez y de Verra is a young lady with a problem. Hailing from a very strict family with a Spanish father and a Norman mother, her entire life has been planned for her, including an impending betrothal that will strengthen family ties. Unable to live a life in chains any longer, Elisiana makes the bold move of running away from home to start a new life. That new life brings her straight into Sin’s path.
No one knows much about the new serving wench at the favored tavern of the Blackchurch trainers, but they do know she’s very pretty. Having just returned from a lengthy battle assignment north of Paris, Sin is returning to his training position when he meets the young woman with dark hair and flashing, pale eyes. She has spirit and they manage to strike up a friendship. But friendship turns to something and just as Sin is starting to feel something for her, all hell breaks loose – Elisiana’s brother locates her and the truth of her identity comes out.
Elisiana is not only of noble blood, but she’s also promised to another man.
Now, the Swordsman must make a choice – return to Blackchurch and forget the fiery lass? Or will the man with the mysterious past finally reveal his true self and fight for what he wants?
Who he wants.
Join Sin, Elisiana, the Blackchurch knights, and two factions of pirates as the battle for Elisiana’s freedom begins. It’s a wild ride through tradition, piracy, blood, battle, and the power of love in this epic Historical Romance adventure.
Numquam dedite. Never surrender.
That’s Blackchurch’s motto. For the love of Elisiana, it becomes Sin’s battle cry.
Uncaged Review: Elisiana “Lisi” de Verra loves her family and spending time with them until her father arranged a betrothal for her. When Lisi met her betrothed, Adolph, she was appalled at his lascivious behavior and decided she must run away. Lisi ends up in Exebridge at a questionable seedy tavern, The Black Cock. Sinclair “Sin” de Reyne, an elite warrior knight, originally from Blackchurch Guild, is back from his travels and, being a hired swordsman for a friend’s brother, meets Lisi there at the tavern. Sin is astounded by her beauty and intelligence even though another trainer also wants her. Just as Sin is getting to know Lisi and starts to feel affection for her, Lisi is taken by her brother and brought home. Sin will do anything to get Lisi back, even make a deadly deal with pirates, who just might kill him instead. All to not only win Lisi’s heart but make her his wife.
This is a magnificently told historical medieval romance which is just a wonderful tale to read! The story just pulls you in from the get-go from one adventure to another, never letting up until the very end! This is an exceptionally satisfying book, with sensational writing, stunning visuals and intriguing characters that you just can’t help but fall for them! Even if this is part of a series, you don’t have to read any of them in order, but just might want to just to understand all the characters. Sinclair is the complete package and just a wondrous hero! When describing a warrior, he’s handsome, brave, loyal, a perfect depiction of a knight and this is what we all want in a hero. While Elisiana is also a brave spitfire of a lady, truly a heroine after my own heart! This is why Ms. Le Veque is an impressive storyteller and is aptly named the Queen of Medieval Romance, which just completely fits her too! Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst
5 Stars
