Random House Publishing Group
Featuring: Dante Chiavari
384 pages ISBN: 0553575678 EAN: 9780553575675 Kindle: B005SHQGL2 Paperback / e-Book Add to Wish List
After spending many years honing his skills as a thief,
imposter and murderer at the King's bidding, disguising
himself as chivalrous Sir Percival to prevent an arranged
marriage should be an very easy task for Dante Chiaveri to
complete. That is, of course, until he encounters the
subject of his mission! As the king's most deadly
assassin, Dante Chiaveri knows that he has to accept one
last assignment from King Edward in order to leave his
current life behind and return to his rightful place in
Venice. The month that he would spend in the company of
Avalene de Forshay would not only prove to be one of his
biggest challenges but it would also change the course of
his life.
Avalene de Forshay always thought that she was just a very
plain young woman and spends most of her time being ignored
by her family and the opposite sex. She knows that as an
overlooked heir to a long departed Welsh prince, her future
will most likely hold a betrothal and marriage based upon
what is best for her father's interests as a Welsh Marcher
Lord. When she falls into the arms of Sir Percival in a
most unusual first meeting, Avalene is immediately smitten
with Sir Percival despite the fact that he will be
delivering her to most calculated fate. Her reaction to
him has her questioning her original plan of compliance and
Avalene discovers that despite people not being what they
appear, her heart could truly only belong to one person.
Elizabeth Elliott masterfully takes you back to a time of
chivalry, titles and crowns with her book, THE DARK
KNIGHT. The effort made to develop the back drop on this
story will certainly not go unappreciated by most
historical romance readers. The story is well written, the
characters are well developed and I found myself wanting to
find out more about some of the supporting characters at
the conclusion of THE DARK KNIGHT. At times I thought
Avalene to
be a bit too agreeable to her circumstances but that trait
is found in a lot of solid historical reads. Be advised
that this story sneaks up on you and I found myself fully
engaged once the world surrounding the tale was created.
THE DARK KNIGHT could definitely stand well on it's own or
be part
of a series if the author is so inclined.
Thief, assassin, and
master of disguise, Dante Chiavari is the most feared
mercenary of England's King Edward. On one last assignment,
Dante must play the part of a chivalrous knight to steal
Avalene de Forshay from her family and thwart the ruthless
Faulke Segrave, who would wed Avalene and use her to spark
war between Wales and the crown. Upon seeing the beautiful
and innocent young maiden, however, the mercenary suddenly
finds himself at the mercy of his own intense desire. When
Avalene meets the handsome knight she knows only as Sir
Percival, he sweeps her off her feet even as he spirits her
away from Coleway Castle. Their escape is wrought with
risks
and perils, but Avalene will find that the greatest danger
lies in losing her heart. And after the truth is revealed,
Avalene fears that she may never again be able to trust the
dark knight who has come to mean more to her than life
itself.
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