Synopsis:
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. A brutal war of succession has plunged the court of Kingfountain into a power struggle between a charitable king who took the crown unlawfully and his ambitious rival, Devon Argentine. The balance of power between the two men hinges on the fate of a young boy ensnared in this courtly intrigue. A boy befittingly nicknamed Ransom.
When the Argentine family finally rules, Ransom must make his own way in the world. Opportunities open and shut before him as he journeys along the path to knighthood, blind to a shadowy conspiracy of jealousy and revenge. Securing his place will not be easy, nor will winning the affection of Lady Claire de Murrow, a fiery young heiress from an unpredictably mad kingdom.
Ransom interrupts an abduction plot targeting the Queen of Ceredigion and earns a position in service to her son, the firstborn of the new Argentine dynasty. But conflict and treachery threaten the family, and Ransom must also come to understand and hone his burgeoning powers—abilities that involve more than his mastery with a blade and that make him as much a target as his lord.
What To Expect:
Knight’s Ransom is a historically inspired medieval fantasy about a young knight who must choose where his loyalties lie as his kingdom is rocked by treachery. You can expect themes of knighthood, chivalry, and loyalty.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild
Sexual Content: None – Vague talk of affairs and attempted seduction, hints of a possible romance
Violence: Moderate – Medieval warfare, with death, blood, and poisonings present but not graphic
Substance Use: Mild – Some characters drink alcoholic beverages
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: There is a fantasy religion present in this book, and some characters believe in and obey a being called the Fountain, which is portrayed as good.
Other Topics: None
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