



Lady's Knight
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3.5 • 2 Ratings
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
An undeniably fierce, unforgettably funny, unapologetically queer feminist romp through the England of medieval legend. Bestselling and acclaimed authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner bring readers along on an epic quest for valor, freedom, and, above all, love. A Knight’s Tale meets the Lady Jane series, with a dash of The Great!
Gwen is sick of hiding—hiding the fact that she’s taken over her father’s blacksmithing duties, hiding her attraction to girls, hiding her yearning for glory as a knight.
Meanwhile, Lady Isobelle of Avington, queen bee of the castle, has never once considered hiding who she is—until now. She’s been chosen as the grand prize in the Tournament of Dragonslayers, to be given to whichever knight can claim her hand. And for the first time in her life, she can’t talk her way out of trouble.
When Isobelle discovers Gwen’s knightly ambitions, they hatch a scheme together—Gwen will joust in the tournament, disguised as Sir Gawain. Winning means freedom for Isobelle, and glory for Gwen. Losing means… well, let’s not go there.
One thing’s for sure: Falling in love was never the plan.
But the best laid plans…are often trampled all over by dragons.
"A sapphic delight, full of jousts, jaunts, and courtly love. Lady's Knight sparkles with wit and charm and has lady knights to swoon over. Kaufman and Spooner will leave you breathless." —C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise
“Kaufman and Spooner are auto-buy authors for me, always guaranteed to get my heart pumping with their page-turning romance and high-stakes adventure.” —New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard
"There are a lot of damsels in Lady's Knight, but none of them need a man to fix their problems. (Men seem to be the source of the problems, in fact.) Wholesome, heartfelt, and more fun than cheesecake on a stick, Kaufman and Spooner's latest book is all about women's work. You know, jousting, dragonslaying, and saving the kingdom—all while looking fabulous." —Jodi Meadows, coauthor of the New York Times bestselling novels My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane
“Clever, funny, thrilling, and romantic—Lady’s Knight will inspire readers to take up their swords to fight dragons and the patriarchy. Perfect for fans of A Knight’s Tale and anyone who loves a romantasy with wit, charm, and the occasional comedic fourth wall break.” —F. T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of So This Is Ever After
"You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be ready to fight any dragon after reading this delightful tale full of swoony romance, heart-racing action, and the very best banter in the realm!" —Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Night of the Witch
"Writing that is above all else marvelously warm and at the same time witty, adventure and romance that will sweep you off your feet—a double sweep, and a triumph!" —Sarah Rees Brennan, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Long Live Evil
"Sparkles with wit and romance! So many quotable lines. Not to mention the sexiest gown-lacing scene in modern literature. Like its characters, Lady's Knight is endlessly clever and resourceful." —Ellen Kushner, award-winning author of Swordspoint
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Seventeen-year-old blacksmith's daughter Gwen yearns to be a knight. As a peasant and a woman, she's twice barred from trying, but that doesn't stop her from forging her own armor and practicing her swordplay in secret. A chance encounter with Lady Isobelle of Avington, who affects a bubbly exterior to hide her cunning mind, compels Gwen to enter Darkhaven's Tournament of Dragonslayers disguised as Sir Gawain. The two strike a deal: Isobelle will support Gwen in the contest if, upon Gwen's victory, she frees Isobelle from her role as the winner's prize. Meanwhile, Gwen and Isobelle's newfound friendship deepens into mutual attraction. But the further Gwen gets in the tourney and the bigger her popularity grows, the more the white-cued duo stand to lose if their deception is discovered. Set in a vaguely medieval England, this hilariously anachronistic adventure—a contemporary homage to A Knight's Tale—balances slow-burning romance alongside serious examinations of privilege and gender. Fourth-wall-breaking asides and sardonic commentary from the novel's omniscient narrator add charm to this freewheeling collaboration by Spooner (Hunted) and Kaufman (The Heart of the World). Ages 13–up. Agents: (for Kaufman) Tracey Adams, Adams Literary; (for Spooner) Josh Adams, Adams Literary.