"THE KNAVE AND THE MAIDEN is a story of true faith."
Dominica was raised in the priory. She was an orphan, left
on the priory steps. Sister Marian taught her to read and
write. Dominica has a dream. She wants to become a nun,
even though the prioress doesn't feel Dominica has the
calling. She also wants to write the bible in English,
instead of Latin, so even the common man can speak to God.
She has asked for, and received, permission to go on a
pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Larina. She is sure she
will receive a sign there that she is to fulfill her dream. Sir Garren is called "The Savior" by all on Readington
lands. He went to the holy land with his liege lord, the
Earl of Readington, and pulled him off the field barely
alive. The only treasure Garren brought back was the Earl.
The only thing Garren has is his horse. Now, the Earl is
near death. He is wasting away. The Earl wishes Garren to
go on the pilgrimage as well. He has a message he wishes to
have Garren carry to the shrine. Just before they leave,
the prioress calls for Garren. She wishes to pay him to
take Dominica's maidenhead. Of course, Garren doesn't
realize the Earl's brother has paid the prioress to have
this event occur. So the little band sets out on their journey to the shrine
of Saint Larina. Sister Marian becomes ill and doesn't seem
to be getting any better. Garren is doing what he can to
get close to Dominica. Will Garren take Dominica's maidenhead? What of the
attraction between the two of them? What of the Earl? Will
he survive? Who wrote the message? Who are Dominica's
parents? THE KNAVE AND THE MAIDEN is a story of true faith. Faith in
God and faith in love. The characters are all very
different. I really loved the widow, deaf in one ear and
non-stop chatter. I really loved her views on marriage and
how she was only making the pilgrimage to get another
husband. Blythe Gifford did a wonderful job with THE KNAVE
AND THE MAIDEN. Reviewed by Chere Gruver
Posted April 2, 2004
Reviewed by Chere Gruver
Posted November 19, 2006
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