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A Knight of Silence

by Candace C. Bowen (Goodreads Author)

4.55 of 5 stars 4.55 · rating details · 22 ratings · 12 reviews

Nineteen year old Reina of Kenwick knows a lot about adversity. Deaf from a childhood illness, she is about to be banished to a convent by her cold and distant father.Baron Fulke of Erlegh has a tragic past. Throwing himself into a life of battle and debauchery, Fulke is removed from the field and commanded to take a bride.King Henry I. is a changed man since losing his on...more

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Published November 23rd 2010 by Seven Realms (first published November 8th 2010)

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Feb 03, 2012 Misty Rayburn rated it 5 of 5 stars

Baron Fulke of Erlegh has a tragic past and because of it he’s thrown himself into a life of battle and debauchery. When he’s removed from the battlefield and commanded to take a wife, he falls for nineteen year old Reina of Kenwick. Reina is deaf due to a childhood illness and is sent off to a convent by her cold and distant father.

When King Henry I finds out about Reina’s ability to read lips, he coerces Reina to spy for the crown by threatening to harm Fulke. Now Fulke and his band of knights...more

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Dec 15, 2010 D.g. Gass rated it 5 of 5 stars

When Baron Fulke of Erlegh is ordered to take a bride, he grudgingly begins a journey to fulfill his duty to his king. In a time when marriages were arranged based on status, the Baron travels to Kenwick for a two-fold purpose. One, to take Warin of Kenwick under his wing to train and the other, to discuss with Sir Everard of Kenwick the possibility of taking his daughter as a bride. Once he arrives, plans go awry as Fulke first spies the beautiful Reina. Though Reina is the daughter of Sir Ever...more When Baron Fulke of Erlegh is ordered to take a bride, he grudgingly begins a journey to fulfill his duty to his king. In a time when marriages were arranged based on status, the Baron travels to Kenwick for a two-fold purpose. One, to take Warin of Kenwick under his wing to train and the other, to discuss with Sir Everard of Kenwick the possibility of taking his daughter as a bride. Once he arrives, plans go awry as Fulke first spies the beautiful Reina. Though Reina is the daughter of Sir Everard, it is not she who is the daughter that Everard and his wife is hoping to betroth to Fulke. With Reina’s sudden departure to a convent, Fulke decides to act on his desire to keep Reina out of the convent and after securing the blessings of Everard, rides out to stop the buggy that carries her.

While Fulke promises to care for her and protect her, his past cannot allow him to love her, or can it?

In “A Knight of Silence“, Candace Bowen Early takes us back into time where conventional customs and wisdom is thrown aside. In a time where a person with a disability is often scorned and cast aside, Early’s hero casts aside the expectation of society and follows his heart. To the author’s credit, the “damsel in distress”, Reina, wasn’t distressingly portrayed as a constant victim. Reina’s own inner strength was evident throughout the story, even more so when it came time to protect the man she loved. And the knight in shining white armor had more then a few dents in his chain maille was evident also. In other words, the characters were not perfect, which added to the strength of this story.

I had forgotten how much I had enjoyed historical romance novel and reading “A Knight of Silence” had brought that back to me. It’s a well written story. The steamy scenes that were sprinkled throughout the story, gave it enough of the “oooh” effect without them being a distraction from the plot. This is a must read for anyone that loves historical romance novels.(less)

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Feb 23, 2012 Mellisa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A Knight of Silence Review
By Candace Bowen Early

This book takes place in medieval times around the time of King Henry the 1st and is filled with mystery romance suspense and backstabbing.
Picture it... King Henry's son using a woman to spy on a suitor of Empress Matilda. A deaf woman torn from her betrothed and mocked by all and held against her will. Can her husband and brother rescue her from a tyrannical king hellbent on using this poor woman or will she be doomed to a life of servitude? I wo...more

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Mar 02, 2011 Mysti Parker rated it 4 of 5 stars

If you like historical romance, this one is just a treat. The author did her job in sweeping me off to a time when knights swore their allegiance to protect their ladies, their lieges, and their kings, when chivalry abounded, and courtly love flourished. The setting, language, and actions of the characters (as far as I know, not being a history buff) were right on cue, without being so over the top that I couldn't follow. Many hours of research went into this story, and it shows. I'll have to t...more If you like historical romance, this one is just a treat. The author did her job in sweeping me off to a time when knights swore their allegiance to protect their ladies, their lieges, and their kings, when chivalry abounded, and courtly love flourished. The setting, language, and actions of the characters (as far as I know, not being a history buff) were right on cue, without being so over the top that I couldn't follow. Many hours of research went into this story, and it shows. I'll have to take lessons from Ms. Early.

What I like most about "A Knight of Silence", is the heroine herself. Reina, a nineteen year old fair maiden, has been deaf since she was a toddler. This doesn't prevent the handsome knight Fulke from falling head over heels in love with her at first sight. Ah, but it's not her beauty alone that enchants him. It's her heart. She's selfless, loving, kind, and forgiving. Everything that Fulke himself has always wanted to be.

It's heart-wrenching at times to see how others treat Reina's disability, calling her lackwit, suggesting she should have been killed as a child, etc. She is a strong woman herself, but she has a warrior protector in the brave Fulke. Her half-brother Warin, who taught her to read lips, and Fulke's knights would all lay down their lives for the gentle woman who has stolen their hearts.

When Reina is taken against her will by King Henry I to use her lip-reading ability to spy on the nobles around him, Fulke and his men must do whatever it takes to thwart Henry's motives and bring his lady back home.

In addition to Reina's character, there are other strengths to this novel. Throughout the story, the love these two share is so deep, there's an incredible "Awww" factor. The love scenes are plentiful, but not gratuitous. The secondary characters of Reina's brother and Fulke's knights are all unique and boast their own small storylines as well.

The only real problems I had with the story were purely structural. Many sentences began with leading participial phrases, which when overused, can sound repetitive. Like: "Lying back on the pillows, he watched her. Kissing his neck, she sighed. Laughing, he told her it tickled." (Not actual lines from the story)

All in all, I give "A Knight of Silence" a big thumbs-up! It's a sweet, engaging, escapist read that will sweep you in and won't let you go until you get to the end. From the author notes, looks like this is only the first in a series. I'll be watching for the next one. (less)

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Nov 18, 2011 Cas Peace rated it 5 of 5 stars

The intrigues and insecurities of medieval court life form the background to this very readable novel. King Henry 1 of England, the Conqueror’s son, takes advantage of a noblewoman’s disability when he forces her to spy on Geoffrey of Anjou, suitor of the Empress Matilda.

Rescued from a silent, futile life in a convent by a man unable to love, deaf Reina is abruptly torn from her new husband’s side and plunged into a precarious existence at court, shunned by hostile nobles and scorned by the shal...more

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Nov 23, 2010 Maureen Miller rated it 5 of 5 stars

I read this book and was struck by the author's authenticity, as if she is a rather well-preserved 900 year old. Not many authors dare to cast their heroines with any sort of affliction, but it is what makes us all cheer for Reina. It makes us truly believe in the romance between she and Fulke (whom, heck, I'd fall in love with!)

All too often romances are served up on a platter. This book makes you earn the romance and gratifies the reader that much more! Bravo.

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Feb 01, 2011 Mary Wood rated it 5 of 5 stars

A gripping novel that is underpinned by the author's meticulous research/knowledge of the period. This book has everything and could sit in almost any genre - adventure - conflict - love interest etc... The pace is just right in that a reader doesn't want to put the book down and yet, when does can pick it up and become immersed in it in an instance.

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Mar 01, 2012 Heather rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This was a very good book. It involved love, intrigue, mystery, family, and lots more aspects.I recommend this book to readers of all ages. Especially if you like history and romance.

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Sep 23, 2011 Jeffrey Allen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Historically accurate and a well written story.

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Sep 23, 2011 Carole rated it 5 of 5 stars

A very touching and moving story.

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Apr 07, 2011 Tara Chevrestt marked it as dnf · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, deaf-heroine, historical-fiction, england, 2010-release

Didn't get into this.. It simply isn't my kind of book. The love at first sight, the stirrings in the loins, the experienced man, virginal woman.. I just don't dig that stuff.

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Jan 23, 2012 Shayne Licht rated it 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful love story and highly recommended.

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May 13, 2013 Chellby rated it 5 of 5 stars

Apr 13, 2013 Judy marked it as to-read

Shelves: alpha-male, historical, suspense, spicy, knight-medieval

Mar 27, 2013 Jeanie Stiles rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance

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Shelves: short-tbr-list, kindle-purchased

Mar 21, 2012 Lori Chandler rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: medieval, baby

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Born in a suburb of Chicago, Candace C. Bowen moved to Pompano Beach, Florida with her family at an early age.

On March 17, 2008, she witnessed deaf actress Marlee Matlin's amazing performance on Dancing With the Stars. Inspired, she selected her favorite time-period in history to form a rough story outline. Using a laptop in her free time, her first attempt at writing became a full-length histori...more

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