First, I must say, I loved Ms. Proctor's NIGHT IN EDEN. I am not a huge fan of medieval times and I was not expecting to love this romance. But I did like it.Ms. Proctor is well-versed about this period of time. Women were considered as chattel. Many men valued their horses and dogs more. For most people this era was dirty. Secrets were common and trust was hard to give. Violence was the norm and THE LAST KNIGHT was not short on this.It is 1189 and nineteen-year-old Lady Attica d'Alerion was betrothed to thirteen-year-old Fulk the Fat. Intending on completing her vows of marriage soon she learns of a secret and it affects her immediate family. Her only recourse is to disguise herself and try to locate her much-loved brother Stephen so she can let him fix the problem.Damion de Jarnac is a black night. Assisted by his knave, Sergei, he works for King Henry in secret. He is on a mission of utmost importance and it will affect several countries. The two come upon a 'boy' who requests to travel with them to Lavel. Trust is not given freely and everyone has a story that they don't want to share.Over a period of a few weeks Attica and Damion go from enemies to lovers. Neither takes their vows lightly. Sergei is the constant right thing in their lives. And up until the end our hero and heroine keep some secrets.This is not a light or fluffy romance. Times are bad and evil lurkes in every corner. The journey for Attica and Damion is not an easy one and this romance reflects it. ANGELS ON CRUSADE by Samantha Winston is also a love story among darker times. And if you like young adult romances set during this era try THE RAGING QUIET by Sherryl Jordan.
