"A ridiculously wonderful high energy caper applying dark themes and considered barbed wit, there is more to be found in this story than initially meets the eye."
Immortal knights from Arthurian legend arise to battle against the Nazis and also discover age old enemies out for revenge. This sits as a companion and prequel novel to Perilous Times, which I haven’t read and will now hunt down. I will admit to entering expecting a rather different read, I understand the cover choice given the previous novel, however it steers in one direction and I travelled in another.
There is a decided wedge of darkness within which ensures bite and reveals a substantial and meaningful story. The cover also suggests a dragon as a main character, while one appears, instead venture in knowing here be dragons, with high risk and unpredictable unchartered territories. There are most definitely sharp and directed lances of wit and satire to be found, which balance with precision against themes of prejudice, consent, and power.
This particular group of knights have much to ponder on their latest outing of immortality and I loved how I joined their contemplation. High energy battles, famous swords, and a healthy splattering of magic also grace the pages, and I believe I may have squealed with joy at one particular revelation.
I am keeping my fingers firmly crossed that author Thomas D Lee continues to travel backwards in time with his knights. Dynamic and thrilling with a provocative dark edge, The Knight Watch calls out to those who love wit and satire within a significant and stimulating tale.
A thousand years ago, the Knights of the Round Table made an oath to protect the realm forevermore.It's safe to say they didn't think it all the way through.
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A thousand years ago, the Knights of the Round Table made an oath to protect the realm forevermore.It's safe to say they didn't think it all the way through.Now Britain is embroiled in the Second World War, and the knights are still fighting the enemies of the realm. They're also fighting each other - Kay and Lancelot haven't spoken since Agincourt, and everyone wishes Agravain would stop speaking entirely.Isolde - known in myth and legend for her tragic romance with the knight Tristan - is fed up with her tragic reputation.
The Knight Watch features in the following genres: Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Historical fantasy, Comic (humorous) fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical fantasy, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Comic (humorous) fantasy, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
Paperback, Hardback. £22.50, down from the £25.00 cover price. In Stock.
The Knight Watch was written by Thomas D Lee and published by Orbit an imprint of Little, Brown
The Knight Watch has 560 pages
£22.50, reduced from £25.00. In Stock.
