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April 28th 2008
by Houghton Mifflin
(first published 2000)
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Paperback, 224 pages
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0547014376
(isbn13: 9780547014371)
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Her castle under siege by an evil knight who keeps beheading all her would-be rescuers, Lady Lynet realizes the only way to get help is to get it hers…more
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Read in May, 2008
Arguably one of my favorite books of all time.
This is a fabulous romantic adventure. At the heart of the story is the idea of loving someone for what's inside them rather than their outward appearance or the great things they have supposedly done.
Lynet sets off to find Camelot and save her sister from having to marry an evil knight. Along the way, she meets Roger, a dwarf, who helps her find her way. When they arrive at Camelot, Lynet pleads for help, but the only one to volunteer...more
This is a fabulous romantic adventure. At the heart of the story is the idea of loving someone for what's inside them rather than their outward appearance or the great things they have supposedly done.
Lynet sets off to find Camelot and save her sister from having to marry an evil knight. Along the way, she meets Roger, a dwarf, who helps her find her way. When they arrive at Camelot, Lynet pleads for help, but the only one to volunteer...more
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Read in January, 2000
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Lynet and sister Lyonesse are under siege by a Red Knight demanding to marry Lyonesse. Lynet sneaks past the siege at night, gets lost in the woods and, not having thought to bring provisions, attacks Roger, a dwarf she comes across and takes his breakfast. He agrees to guide her to King Arthur’s court (he's kind of scared of her), but only Beaumains, a servant from the kitchen, volunteers to help her with her predicament.
Beaumains proves he’s an excellent fighter (though he picks ma...more
Beaumains proves he’s an excellent fighter (though he picks ma...more
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Set in King Arthur's world, a few of the characters might make more sense if you read the first 2 books first, but this is by far the best book in the series. There is no stopping this heroine - but the dwarf's personality sets hers off perfectly. Plenty of action and adventure, plus who is the mysterious handsome-but-sad young man who appears only late at night?
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Read in May, 2009
This is the third book in the Squire's Tale series by Gerald Morris. The first two books were narrated by young squire Terence but this one is beautifully told from a rebellious noble girl in Arthurian times. So far it's my favorite book in the series. I would recommend this book to girls who are searching for a good heroine story.
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Read in January, 2010
I really wanted to like this book a lot more, and I suppose I ought to be more generous because aspects of it were very enjoyable... but I couldn't ever seem to get over my immense dislike for and disappointment in Lynet, the main character.
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An excellent story, I have read this book at least five times. It is always good for a laugh, and the plot is supurb!
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Read in December, 2008
It was a sweet, funny, adventurous book. Completely different from what I expected it to be.
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The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf (The Squire's Tales) book 3 by Gerald Morris (2004)
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Read in November, 2009
This was a retelling of an old Arthur Legend. I thought it was a great read.
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One of the best books in fantasy genre. It has everything: humour, adventure, love story, morale. I can't help loving the main charcters also: Lynet and Roger. I found myself laughing at every new page. So witty without being a cynical story. One of the scene that I can't help laughing every time I remember is the misunderstanding of the word courageous and dim. To think that Blue Knight said it without knowing. " The dimmest knight in the world". Hihihi. It makes you think about the n...more
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Read in December, 2008
Fun read and take on the Arthurian legends. And a great strong female character as well...nice!
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Read in April, 2008
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fans of the Arthurian legends
This is definitely my favorite so far in the Squire's Tales series, all of which I have enjoyed. It has a great deal of humor, but this one has more romance and apparently that just made the book for me! Lynet and Roger are endearing main characters, and the resolution of their story is very satisfying. Morris writes smooth, witty and entertaining dialogue that keeps me turning pages while also fearing the book will end too quickly.
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Read in January, 2006
I can't recommend this series highly enough. It's one thing to effectively retell Arthurian legend in a way that feels fresh and contemporary. When that retelling makes you laugh so hard you have tears running down your face, you know you have something very special.
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Gerald Morris' retellings of the Authuring legends are wonderful. Their humor, cadence, characters---all are well worth the read. He has some obvious opinions about chivalric codes and what it means to be a knight, but this adds to the fun.
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This book is really interesting. I've never heard of these characters (except of course, the really famous knights and King Arthur), but it took the point of view of a random girl no one has ever heard of, and it was pretty great.
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My least favorite of all Morris's books. I think the heroine was too harsh in her criticisms and the overall chemistry between the characters needed a boost. Not a bad tale, but it doesn't hold a candle to Morris's other novels.
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Read in January, 2008
I am still really enjoying this series. There is action, humor and a good plot. Watching the older characters develop, and meeting new ones in every story makes me want to keep reading this series.
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Fun fun fun, these are great books that retell arthurian legends in a cool but classic way. Also, very good at portraying strong women.
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