Knowing Yourself - A Medieval Romance: The Sword of Glastonbury Series

Lisa Shea

Lisa Shea

About this ebook

Kay is entranced with the possibilities which lie before her. Five handsome, willing men are vying for her hand in marriage. The stakes are ownership of a medieval keep perched on the rocky edge of a stormy ocean. Each man seems more stunning than the last, and it is her choice which will reward the prize.

To make the game even more interesting, Kay is disguised as a handmaiden to her sister, Em, so that she might more freely mingle with the suitors. In this way she can learn their strengths and catch them in their most unguarded moments.

As the threat of border reivers approaches the keep, Kay finds that her pleasurable pastime takes on a far more serious overtone. Knowing who to trust and who to depend on becomes a matter of life and death! 

All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. 

Knowing Yourself is book one in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Knowing Yourself is set in Cumbria, in northwestern England.  

Knowing Yourself is a lighthearted tale of romance and courtship, with a pair of fun-loving sisters, in the style of a medieval bachelorette contest. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language nor any intimacy beyond a gentle kiss.

To learn more about the widespread use of the wax tablet for note taking in medieval times, be sure to read this article:

https://www.bl.uk/eblj/1994articles/pdf/article1.pdf

Ratings and reviews

This book is well written, but so predictable in every way, I actually probably only read half of it, skipping all the unnecessary detail. I found it quite boring and not at all captivating. It feels like something a 12 year old would write - there is absolutely no depth. Sorry, but I can really not say I enjoyed it.

Finally a romance with an excellent plot, strong female characters, and a hero worthy of respect. I had actually given up reading romances for over a year because I was tired of minimal character development as well as weak, boring, and/or unchanging plots used as filler between the love scenes. What a refreshing discovery this author is. This is the second book of hers that I have read. Looking forward to reading many more.

Thrilling romance set in the middle ages. Favorite daughter must select a husband from a small group of men. Some drop out with obvious character flaws. One, however, betrays her and everyone around her.

About the author

 Lisa Shea is a fervent fan of honor, loyalty, and chivalry. She brings to life worlds where men and women stand shoulder to shoulder, steady in their desire to make the world a better place for all. While her heroines often wield a sword, they equally value the skilled use of their intelligence, wisdom, courage, and compassion.

Lisa has studied medieval swordfighting for several years. She studied medieval dance and music with the SCA. She has been to England numerous times and loves exploring old castles and churches.

Please visit Lisa at LisaShea.com to learn more about her background and interests. Feedback is always appreciated!