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Joscelin de Gael is the illegitimate son of William de Rocher, a prominent knight. Jocelin has no claim to inheritance from his father. Still his father loves him more than his natural sons the oldest whom hate him. Earning his way as a mercenary serving the king, he returns again and again to visit his father.
During his travels, Joscelin encounters a broken cart owned by Giles de Montsorrel offers assistance and meets the wife, Linnet, and her son, Robert. Later, when de Montsorrel dies, he is assigned to take Linnet and her son home. Attracted to her, he does so and is subsequently told he can be promoted if he marries the reluctant young woman whose past male encounters sour her on the idea.
The story describes their budding romance, their marriage, and his conflicts with the brothers. As the conclusion approaches, Jocelin and his father travel to the city of Norfolk were they encounter an army. The attack was arranged by the oldest brother with collusion of an enemy of the crown. What happens next is somewhat predictable as the novel concludes. A light romance coupled with the de Rocher family trials is a well written and entertaining read.
During his travels, Joscelin encounters a broken cart owned by Giles de Montsorrel offers assistance and meets the wife, Linnet, and her son, Robert. Later, when de Montsorrel dies, he is assigned to take Linnet and her son home. Attracted to her, he does so and is subsequently told he can be promoted if he marries the reluctant young woman whose past male encounters sour her on the idea.
The story describes their budding romance, their marriage, and his conflicts with the brothers. As the conclusion approaches, Jocelin and his father travel to the city of Norfolk were they encounter an army. The attack was arranged by the oldest brother with collusion of an enemy of the crown. What happens next is somewhat predictable as the novel concludes. A light romance coupled with the de Rocher family trials is a well written and entertaining read.
