Publisher's Synopsis
Geraint of Devon is a historical novel written by Marion Lee Reynolds. The book is set in the early 12th century and follows the story of Geraint, a young man from Devon who is forced to leave his home and join the army of King Henry I. Geraint is a skilled warrior and quickly rises through the ranks, but he is haunted by the death of his father and the betrayal of his childhood friend.As Geraint serves the king, he becomes embroiled in the political intrigues of the court and finds himself torn between his loyalty to the crown and his own sense of justice. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman named Eleanor, who shares his passion for justice and becomes his ally in his quest to right the wrongs he sees around him.Geraint of Devon is a tale of love, loyalty, and adventure set against the backdrop of medieval England. Reynolds brings the period to life with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the customs, and the people of the time. The book is filled with action, romance, and suspense, making it a thrilling read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction.And it chanced That Enid, passing through the darksome hall, Came to the court's low portal, where she saw The young knight all in armour, saw his steed Harnessed for war and ready to depart. And Enid thought, ""Is he so fain to fare?"" And thought again, ""Why must he fare so soon?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
