"The archer and the swordsman meet in this fine medieval romance"
The Lion and the Crow
By: Eli Easton
Genres: Romance Historical | Romance LGBTQ
Posted: June 12, 2015
THE LION AND THE CROW are about to meet. Sir William Corbet, nicknamed the Lion, is a large young man, bearded and imposing. He wins a joust at the tournament, and prepares to attend the night's banquet. The Crow has noticed him and daydreams about such a fine man, but he's got his own troubles. His older brother Malcolm seems deranged, and jealous that Lady Gwendolyn smiles at Crow. Crow can't admit that he's not interested in women.
Tensions are building from early in the story and they mount when William explains that he hopes to visit his married sister Elaine and see if the rumours are true; that she is beaten, starved and imprisoned by her husband. Crow's father takes some time to accept the young man's offer to accompany William as a guide, and scout out the territory of the landowner in northerly Kendal, who is disliked. But at Malcolm's prodding the arrangement is made. So the two men travel across country, coming to know and respect each other, unable to admit to attraction.
Outlaws and troubadours populate this tale, horsemen and priests. Archery and swordsmanship become the tools of survival. And disguise serves where outright force would not. I liked a lot about Eli Easton's account of the times, from the fine detail to the acceptance that many people were scarred, pock-marked or maimed.
THE LION AND THE CROW are two very likeable and genuine young men who face battles without fear and go out of their way to help others. We could do with more such people in any time. This romance contains adult scenes in a loving relationship, and tells a fine tale.
Book Summary
In medieval England, duty is everything, personal honor is more valued than life itself, and homosexuality is not tolerated by the church or society.
Sir Christian Brandon was raised in a household where he was hated for his unusual beauty and for his parentage. Being smaller than his six brutish half-brothers, he learned to survive by using his wits and his gift for strategy, earning him the nickname the Crow.
Sir William Corbett, a large and fierce warrior known as the Lion, has pushed his unnatural desires down all his life. He’s determined to live up to his own ideal of a gallant knight. When he takes up a quest to rescue his sister from her abusive lord of a husband, he’s forced to enlist the help of Sir Christian. It’s a partnership that will test every strand of his moral fiber, and, eventually, his understanding of the meaning of duty, honor, and love.
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by: Eli Easton
Dreamspinner Press
February 1, 2015
On Sale: January 19, 2015
Featuring: Christian Brandon; William Corbett
146 pages
ISBN: 0150238517
EAN: 2940150238510
Kindle: B00S8U0TT6
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