Chevalier
The Welsh Guard Mysteries (Book 2)
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4.6 • 31 Ratings
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Publisher Description
King Edward invites his barons to a 'Round Table' tournament in the spirit of King Arthur ... only to find a murderer lurks among them.
July 1284. King Edward has invited the nobility of England, Ireland, and Scotland to Nefyn, one of the most remote spots in Wales, for a Round Table—a tournament as in the tales of King Arthur to celebrate Edward's victory over the Welsh and his ascension to Arthur's throne.
Not everyone sees the tournament as a friendly competition, however, and in short order, Rhys and Catrin are called to investigate the death of a knight in the retinue of the Earl of Gloucester. But just as in King Arthur's court, malice and treason lurk beneath the surface, so when murder turns to treachery, it is up to Catrin and Rhys to separate fact from fiction in Chevalier, the second book in The Welsh Guard Mysteries.
Books in the series: Crouchback, Chevalier, Paladin
Customer Reviews
I’ve yet to find a Sarah Woodbury book I didn’t thoroughly enjoy.
I greatly enjoyed the continuation of this series. I absolutely love Rhys. It’s about bloody time Rhys and Catrin got married (I actually kind of expected it to happen between the two books, but they’re both hard headed so it took a bit longer). I liked that it explored how the English entirely coopted the Arthur legends, making them into something entirely different.
I also enjoyed the cross reference to the Gareth and Gwen series, when it is mentioned that the bards are singing of Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd’s betrayal and treachery. (I’m still not over The Lost Brother)
I think my favourite part of the book (outside of the King Arthur theme) was finding out the secret I knew Rhys was keeping through the whole first book and at least half of this second book. It’s such a great plot line and the revelation made me love and respect Rhys all the more. I’m torn among Rhys, Gareth, and Cade as my favourite Sarah Woodbury character. It may be a three-way tie.
Chevalier
Sarah Woodbury once more leads the reader through multiple entangled threads related to one simple act at the start. Based on actual history and with many historical characters , it is sometimes hard to remember the central characters are not historical ( they easily could be). I found myself not only reading but checking historical facts as I went? Bravo, Sarah!