A Knight's Enchantment

A beautiful alchemist, a valiant knight,and a mutual hatred of the Bishop, throw in a little gold, imprisoned family members, and...the reader is transported to a magical time and treated to another Blue Ribbon winner from Lindsay Townsend. A Knight's Enchantment--you'll love it. Celia Yeary

Alchemist Joanna must do the impossible--create an elixir for eternal life in order to free her father from the clutches of the evil bishop. The noble knight, Hugh seeks to free his brother, also a captive of the malicious clergyman. Together they join forces to defeat the evildoer and in the process, fall in love. A KNIGHT'S ENCHANTMENT has everything I like in a romance--an unconventional heroine, a decent hero, a truly villainous villain and a story brimming with accurate history, tons of excitement and romance. I love strong, capable heroines, and Joanna is one of the best. An alchemist, she is a predecessor of today's modern-day chemist. I especially like the hero. Hugh is gorgeous (he's a romance hero, so it comes with the territory), but he's also a decent man who can be ruthless when needed, but also kind and gentle, especially with Joanna. Of course, she falls in love with him. Who wouldn't? A KNIGHT'S ENCHANTMENT is another winner for Ms. Townsend. I can't wait for her next Knight book.

Lindsay Townsend's books are always a rich mixture of intense romance, deft dialogue and a deeply involving adventure story based on an understanding of the period. Joanna the alchemist and Hugh Manhill are another example of this author's likeable, real and believable characters. 'A Knight's Enchantment' is a very rewarding read.

Another great read from the staggeringly prolific Lindsay Townsend. The attention to historical detail is impressive, while smoothly woven into this fast-paced romantic thriller. With her in-depth knowledge, infectious enthusiasm and great storytelling skills, Lindsay Townsend would make an amazing history teacher! I couldn't put it down.

In 1210 England, Bishop Thomas holds the father of Joanna of Glastonbury prisoner. If Joanna the alchemist wants to see her dad live, she will create an eternal life elixir. Insulted as a puffer by the Bishop's cruel men Joanna pans for gold, a necessary ingredient in the elixir she is brewing. Sir Hugh Manahill learns the Bishop has captured his brother David. He attempts to ransom his sibling, but is not only insulted by the Bishop, he demands relics he accuses David of stealing. The Bishop orders his men to incarcerate Sir Hugh. He flees but hauls Joanna with him hoping she is an exchange chip to free his brother. Instead the pair realizes a mutual loathing of the Bishop who has their respective loved ones held in captivity and a strong attraction to one another. They team up with resolve to free her father and his brother, and send odious Bishop Thomas to the eternal life in hell he deserves. This superb medieval romance is a very invigorating brisk thriller due to the strong background as the church and state interweave like a DNA helix to the chagrin of those unfortunates caught at the nodal points of abused power. Brother Thomas is as vile a villain one will encounter in a thirteenth century historical like Chaucer's Pardoner but nastier, he would sell souls if he could. His opposite is the lead couple who are courageous and fortified by their love for each other as they risk their freedom to rescue their confined loved ones. Harriet Klausner