Roland GreenĬopyright © American Library Association. Indeed, they will likely feel it is such a good one that they just must continue reading it to the end-and look forward to coming back for a possible sequel. As the revelations about Jean multiply, sage readers probably won't be surprised to learn that they have been deeply drawn into yet another fantasy based on the legend of the Holy Grail. She finds indispensable assistance in one Jean Benariel, who recognizes and supports her vocation, appears to be of Middle Eastern origin, and may be far older than he seems. Isabelle has a vocation, but the road to fulfilling it is sown with many obstacles. She has sharpened her knowledge of medieval France, too, to limn a vivid portrait of the "secret history" of the thirteenth century and Princess Isabelle, daughter of Louis VIII and his remarkable queen, Blanche of Castile. This noteworthy historical fantasy is the first novel by an author who has sharpened her skills on short fiction and comics scripting. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
It is a tale of chivalry, knighthood, romance, and war of lost secrets and hidden mysteries of honor, duty and sacrifice and the power of a few dedicated people to change the face of the world itself.
The Crown Rose weaves its tale around the actual events of the time, blending historical realism with a hint of the fantastic, drawing upon extensive research to make the story as accurate as possible. His bloodline goes back to the Holy Land, and he is far, far older than he appears. a man who may, in fact, be much more than an ordinary man. The Crown Rose portrays the mystery of one man who enters Isabelle's life at several key moments, becoming her icon, her soul's other half, and her destiny. And it is a time of conflict between nations struggling and warring to form their own identities and their own destinies. It is a time of intense chivalry and faith religious orders such as the Templars, the Franciscans, Dominicans, and the Knights of Malta are springing up everywhere. This will be the last generation of knights as we understand them. Knighthood is still honored, though the traditions are beginning to fade. The Crown Rose tells the story of Isabelle of France, born heir to the throne: her life from childhood to her later years a life of turmoil and strife and longing.
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