Unlike many books, it gets better as time passes

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	• The Lioness and Her Knight (The Squire's Tales) Gerald Morris Houghton Mifflin, 2005 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 10 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Unlike many books, it gets better as time passes

My books undergo a simple test: I must like the story when I reread it as much as I did the first time. If it does turn sour on a rereading, it is, a, exiled from the shelf of the very best; or, b, sold, providing it's in good condition. (My favorite novels are the ones that grow richer over time, rather like old friends. Emma, by Jane Austen, is like that.) I am pleased to report that The Lioness and Her Knight has passed the test. I love the characters, for one thing. There's Ywain, foolish in a lovable way; Luneta, manipulative but well-meaning; Rhience, who rolls his eyes at it all; and Lass, of course. And, as an added treat, we get to see Lynet and Gaheris again. I really liked all the parts that they were in, because The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf is my favorite. The plot's also excellent; you never know just what's going to happen. Did I mention that I love this book?

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Great book.

This book is actually the sequel to 'The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf', my favourite book in 'The Squire's Tales' series. It follows the adventures of Gaheris and Lynet's daughter, Luneta, as she leaves home for the first time and sets out into the big wide world.

This book is in many ways very similar to its predecessor, most importantly in the quality and humourousness of its writing. Once again, this author proves his merit and reconfirms my view that he is one of the finest, most intelligent and most consistent authors around at the moment. He'll make you laugh, and while you're doing it, he'll also make you think. His insights are second to none. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

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Another great addition to The Squire's Tales

I have loved all of Gerald Morris's Squire's Tales so far, and this book was no exception. Strong characters, with a great plot, and wit made it hard to put down. The character Rhience also gave a wonderful insight into the life of a fool (That they may speak the truth, no matter how harsh because others will always think they are joking) and into that of holy men (A holy hermit appreciates all that he has although he does not work for it, he only trusts that god will provide and therefore shares all he has). All who love Arthurian Legend will enjoy this book and the rest of the series.

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A good read

The book moves quickly and the characters are sharply drawn. Morris' prose doesn't get in the way of a good story. The source is Chretien de Troyes' The Knight of the Lion and Morris adapts his material imaginatively.

And that is all: it's a good story for young teens with strong characters, supported by a lively style of writing. Morris is neither Troyes nor Mallory.

The Author's Note is an unfortunate embarrassment. Morris understands neither Homer nor Virgil if all he can say of them is that their works were "just elaborate adventure stories for boys." His criticism of Homer and Virgil's women--that they are "disposable"--is simply wrong: Helen, Penelope, and Dido, to say nothing of the goddesses, possess a substance that has lasted millenia.

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Every one is "the best yet!"

These are marvelous books. The writing is witty and imaginative, but Morris doesn't neglect the wisdom in the tales, although he uses a light hand. I hope he publishes another one before I finish the most recent in the series!

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Luneta is tired of living in dull Orkney with her mother and father (who happens to be the most boring knight of King Arthur's Round Table). She prides herself on always getting what she wants, so when the opportunity presents itself, she jumps at the chance to stay at a family friend's castle near Camelot. Her handsome cousin, Sir Ywain ?a young knight seeking adventure?arrives just in time to escort her to King Arthur's court.

Along the way they pick up a knight-turned-fool named Rhience, whose wit and audacity set many a puffed-up personality in its place. Before arriving at Lady Laudine's castle, the trio stops at Camelot, where they hear the story of the Storm Stone, a magical object deep in the forest that soon sweeps everyone into a web of love, betrayal, and more than a bit of magic.

Filled with broken promises, powerful enchantresses, unconventional sword fights, fierce and friendly lionesses, mysterious knights, and damsels in and out of distress, The Lioness and Her Knight proves itself as witty and adventuresome as the rest of Gerald Morris's tales from King Arthur's court.

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