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Knight Honor Roberta Gellis 9780867211870 Books Reviews

I first read this story decades ago and loved it. The story takes place in the time of the quarrel between King Stephen and the man who became Henry II. It is a prequel to her Roselynde Chronicles. Bond of Blood comes before this one though. Young Roger, Earl of Hereford has to marry Elizabeth , the daughter of the Earl of Chester who has a dubious reputation in this war. The two are both headstrong and proud people, Elizabeth at times too much for her own good. They start their marriage in conflict with each other but slowly begin to accept and love each other as the conflict becomes more volatile and the dangers to them, their families and friends increases.
Robert Gellis writes only the most wonderful books -- accurate historical details, sophisticated writing style. I wish all of her books were in .
The story is set in the civil war ensuing from the succession dispute after Henry I died - leaving a daughter Matilda (or Maud) who by her sex was unacceptable to the English barons. His nephew Stephen (son of his sister) seized the throne. At the time this story is set, Matilda has ceded leadership of her cause to her son Henry (the future Henry II). Roger, Earl of Hereford is a partisan of Henry.
First things first this is a work of historical fiction, with a strong romantic component; or it is a historical romance which is really heavy on the history. If you know this period well from reading Cadfael mysteries or Penman's novels, the work goes so much easier. The author does make assumptions about the reader's knowledge of English history.
Roger, Earl of Hereford existed, but his wife Elizabeth did not exist. While the author admits this, she justifies the creation of Elizabeth on the basis of artistic license. Readers who want strict historical accuracy will find this troubling. I am a little concerned myself - I prefer great barons to be portrayed accurately (with correct parentage and spouse), while I allow considerable leeway for minor knights who can be created out of the author's imagination. From this point of view, the work fails.
However, the work has considerable charm in its own right. The Earl of Hereford is portrayed quite accurately for his time - not necessarily considerate of his wife (in the post-modern way that most medieval heroes are now portrayed) but considered a good husband for all that by his peers. Yes, he does rape a peasant girl, but that is par for the course.
Elizabeth's concerns are somewhat modern - her fears of losing her individuality and identity seem somewhat shallow given the more pressing physical dangers in that time. I also don't understand why every medieval author must have the heroine dressing as a woman, and being able to pass off as a woman successfully. Yes, women did cross-dress, but only under situations of extreme desperation [see Ellis Peter's ONE CORPSE TOO MANY for an example].
The ending is inconclusive, in both Roger's friendship with his soon-to-be king being questioned and his relationship with his wife somewhat uncertain. From both points, the book ends less than satisfactorily - whether you are reading it as a work of historical fiction, or as a historical romance. Readers of the latter genre want the Happily Ever After ending; readers of the former genre appreciate an epilogue or postscript indicating what happened to the main characters. To find the fate of Roger of Hereford, you need to go instead to the history books.
I rate this book at a 3.7 which is a so-so rating. I wish I could have rated it higher, since I love this particular period (the beginning of Stephen's reign to the death of Henry II).
When a great battle is won yet all is lost, will love be enough?

This first of Roberta Gellis’ medieval romances begins in England in 1149 as supporters of Henry of Anjou gather forces to defeat weak King Stephen. It’s one of those historical romances that have actual history woven into every page. I just loved it.

Roger of Hereford is a young, handsome knight, his father’s heir and confident of his abilities both on the field of battle and with women. He has just returned from France to lead the forces against King Stephen. The woman he wants by his side is Elizabeth of Chester, beautiful, intelligent and difficult. Used to ruling with her father a large demesne, she has turned away many suitors but accepts Hereford’s bid as she thinks he will allow her to be herself. What worries her is the passion she feels for him and so she holds back what she could give.

Will Elizabeth help or hurt Roger as he seeks to put a worthy king on the throne?

Gellis brings to life this period in England’s history. There are lots of characters as you might suspect, some honorable and some not so, including Roger’s controlling mother and his two sisters and jealous brother. Henry—the would be king—is also a character, and a charming one at that. Roger must handle them all. While he will take Elizabeth to wife, she will do something out of rebellion that compromises his mission and he must find a way to have her aid him without hurting the cause.

What you won’t “see” in this book are any love scenes. You only know they take place by what is said around them. (I had to read one passage three times to realize they’d made love.)

This is a great story and highly recommended for lovers of serious historical romance. It may start a bit slow but you will be quickly drawn in won’t be able to put it down.
Good story.