Oberon Wonch | Things I Love About Medieval Knights
The Top 5 :: Win a copy of COME TO ME
They follow a code of honor.
As early as antiquity, a warrior would sacrifice his own needs and desires, even
his life, for something bigger than he was (such as a king, a city, a god.)
During the Middle Ages in Western Europe, the chivalric code was formalized,
directing a knight to place his liege, God, or the Church above himself. A
knight was obliged to be always courageous, courteous to everyone, and to succor
those weaker or less fortunate than he.
Theyโre physically fit and agile.
And how! That heavy chain mail they wore and the weapons they wielded served as
the barbells and weight machines of the Middle Ages. Riding powerful horses into
battle, sparring daily with fellow knights, and eating a diet rich in whole
grains, vegetables, and proteins with little fat and no refined sugar helped
build a marvelous specimen of a man.
They know how to do stuff, like make weapons out of whatโs at hand and
tan leather for clothing.
Just by the virtue of living in the pre-industrial age, knights had to make
things that we would run out to the store for. Generally speaking, a man living
in 11th century England would know how to fix a cart wheel, thatch a
roof, make bricks, handle livestock, kill and dress a deer, then make boots out
of the skin and a meal out of the meat. He could build a fire and survive a
winter in the woods. Having a knight around the house would be like having a hot
handyman around!
Theyโre literate and make good leaders.
Knights usually knew how to read and write and play music. Like any military
commander, a knight knew how to win the trust of his vassals and servants and
how to send his soldiers into battle with the least loss of life. He knew how to
defend his property and family against attackers. Once he had achieved a level
of success or inherited his familyโs property, he managed entire fiefdoms,
estates, and farms much like a modern-day CEO runs a company.
Theyโre self-confident and self-reliant.
Because a knightโs station in life gave him purpose and his deeds often brought
the accolades of his liege along with the loyalty of his vassals, because he
could usually make what he needed when he needed it, a knight was fearless and
self-assured. Now thatโs what sexy is all about!
What do you love about a medieval knight? One commenter will receive a free
digital copy of COME TO ME.
Meet the knights of medieval England in my series The Rogues of Rouen: Book
1, COME TO ME and Book
2, A KNIGHT OF HER OWN,
both available now.
Sir Drogo LaForce has spent a lifetime chasing the family honor and wealth
denied him by his bastard birth. A clever scheme to uncloak a traitor against
the Crown finally promises to win him everything he desires...
Lady Isabel has been in hiding ever since an evil Norman lord killed her
father and usurped her English lands. But her plot to avenge her father and free
her people is threatened when a mysterious Norman knight abducts her with plans
to use her for espionage.
Drogoโs fascinating captive is nothing like he anticipated. Outspoken but
innocent, Isabel reluctantly submits to Drogo's tutoring in the spymaster's
craft, as well as the art of making love. But their potent attraction nearly
leads to disaster. In the end they must decide between their dueling appetites
for riches and revenge...or love.
Romance Historical
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Oberon Wonch has engaged in a love affair with books for as long as she can
remember. Penning her own stories from an early age, she later earned a degree
in World Literature while studying several languages--all in order to learn what
makes a tale endure the ages, but really just to read more books. Her very
favorite stories--both to read and write--are those that celebrate the
happily-ever-after.
An avid gardener and armchair archaeologist, she grew
up in northeast Ohio but now lives in Indiana with her college sweetheart
husband and two very joyful little dogs. She enjoys connecting with readers.
A medieval knight is always loyal, brave and protective of the people he loves! Thank you for offering a copy of Come to Me! nlaverdure88@bell.net (Nicole Laverdure 4:49pm January 28, 2017)
They were committed to a purpose (Joy Isley 4:58pm January 28, 2017)
Medieval knights are like the Navy Seals of today :-) I love a good Medieval knight story. Great conflict! Great sexy knights! Good Luck with this story, Oberson. (Donna MacMeans 5:03pm January 28, 2017)
All great answers so far! Protective, committed, sexy! Nothing beats a man in chainmail for having your back! (Oberon Wonch 7:33pm January 28, 2017)
I cant wait to read the book. Sounds like a great read. Thanks (Cathy Garner 10:37pm January 28, 2017)
Medieval romance is pretty awesome โ the only tiny-teeny problem is the language (which is why I havenโt read as many romances as I would have liked to do). Anyhow i am looking forward to read this one ^_^ (Malak Adny 10:02am January 30, 2017)
What's not to like! They sound very hot and I have always loved Knights! (Nancy Ludvik 2:34pm January 30, 2017)
Wow.. Sounds like a fascinating story. It's all about Knights for me ;) (Kim Ferguson 12:22pm January 31, 2017)
Knights and their quests show how brave and adventurous they are and how honorable their motives. (Sharon Karas 1:44pm January 31, 2017)
One word: Chivalry! (Linda Knowles 3:09pm January 31, 2017)
I know we still have Knights in shining armor! Hard to find, but better keep them when you do! Mine pampers me when sick and don`t let that gruff exterior fool you. He is first for holding a sick child when Mom catches a few needed winks herself. (Sharon Miller 7:47pm January 31, 2017)
Knights have a code. (Susan Jang 8:46pm January 31, 2017)
Knights were leaders and men that you could look up to and respect. (Barbara Ryan 9:14pm January 31, 2017)
Haven't read a lot of that time period but they were probably well trusted and took their jobs seriously. For the most part, they were honorable. (Nancy Luebke 11:42pm January 31, 2017)
Interesting book. (Cathy Garner 3:57am February 1, 2017)
Thank you for your guest host - The knight on the cover is dreamy. (Beth Tilley 12:10pm February 1, 2017)
Medieval Knights are mostly trustworthy and protective to most. Marilyn (Marilyn Collins 3:04pm February 2, 2017)
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