First Knight: First Knight

by Elizabeth Chadwick

Book Overview

A retelling of the story of Lancelot and Guinevere includes each character from the original legend and finds the doomed lovers and their king in battle against the murderous Malagant. Movie tie-in. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671535323
• ISBN13: 9780671535322
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 281 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

First Knight

The legend of King Arthur finds new meaning in this powerful romantic novel. When Guinevere, Lady of Leonesse, finds herself desperate for protection for both herself and her people from an ex-Knight of the Round Table, she turns to King Arthur to save them all.Guinevere's decision - to marry the king, leads her into danger and intrigue as she begins the wildest journey of her life. When Lancelot saves an unknown lady in the forest, both their hearts become engaged. Lancelot becomes a friend and trusted confidant to the King, and Guinevere becomes Arthur's wife. While fighting to keep their love at bay, war threatens to tear them apart forever.Chadwick's love of re-enactment becomes apparent in this wonderful story of forbidden love. She describes everything in such striking detail; the reader can almost smell the stench of burning straw or feel the adrenaline and fear accompanying battle. This book is a must read, though not quite as powerful as many of Chadwick's other novels.

A reader from the US

Although I have not read this book in years I still consider it the best book I have ever read. You must read this book.

First Knight is one of the best

A great book I never put it down. You have to read this book.

First Knight is a terrific story about love and honor

The story is a gripping drama about a man named Lancelot du lac and he's the best swordsmen and he saves Guinivere from Malagants troops and they slowly fall in love but Guinivere is already betrothed to Arthur, King of Camalot and their love tears the kingdom apart and it also leads to the death of the king but Lancelot takes his place and marries Guinivere