Lady Constance Lacelby was orphaned at fourteen, and to be able to keep her fortune and her property, she had to marry. The wedding to a man she had never met before was carried out swiftly, and her husband, Matthew Wintour, promptly left for Normandy to serve his King, and Constance was sent to her uncle's. They had barely looked at each other, and when Matthew comes back five years later, Constance can't quite remember what he looks like, apart from the frown that never seems to leave his countenance. He can only recall the fear he had seen in her eyes. Neither had wanted this marriage, but they were willing to give it a chance.
RECLAIMED BY HER REBEL KNIGHT is probably the best medieval romance I have ever read. I was drawn in from the very first page, and it only got better from there. Jenni Fletcher's writing is graceful and evocative, yet unobtrusive so that her characters breathe and live their story. I was swept away to England in 1214. The author knows the era, she understands and respects the customs, even the standards of beauty, that prevailed. It is an era of turmoil for England, and I loved how the political intrigue acted as a backdrop for the romance.
Ms. Fletcher's feel for history, for time and place, along with the addition of seemingly innocuous details, give a feeling of authenticity to the story. She conjures an atmosphere so vivid that I sensed the malaise that permeates the very walls of Wintercott, Matthew's ancestral home. The gradual unveiling of all the skeletons in the metaphorical closets of Matthew's family is riveting.
Constance and Matthew learn to navigate the treacherous waters of their relationship, they get to know each other and appreciate that they were lucky to have found a suitable partner, even though they'd had no say in the matter, at least at first. Matthew captured my heart - and Constance's - with an unforgettable grand gesture. He is a magnificent hero and Constance is just as wonderful. They're not perfect, and that makes them more appealing. Constance and Matthew have to make concessions, talk and listen; this is a very realistic romance, as absolutely nothing happens by magic. There are several secondary characters, and all are splendidly crafted, the good and the bad. I loved the pace and the tone: unhurried, subdued, yet fraught with tension and emotion. Constance possesses a strong personality, she behaves rationally at all times, but what an impression she made towards the end with her display of fortitude! It's a tribute to Ms. Fletcher's storytelling abilities that the political angle is intimately tied in with the romance, propels the story forward, and makes the romance even more exciting. I often get bored with politics, but it was definitely not the case with RECLAIMED BY HER REBEL KNIGHT. I was surprised and delighted with the nailbiting ending. Jenni Fletcher beautifully and convincingly captures the essence of the Middle Ages and true love in this fabulous novel. Also, make sure to read the author's Historical Notes.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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