The Geste Of Duke Jocelyn (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162695549)

The Geste Of Duke Jocelyn is a historical fiction novel written by Jeffery Farnol. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of Duke Jocelyn, a nobleman who is betrayed by his own brother and forced to flee his homeland. Jocelyn travels to France where he becomes a mercenary and earns a reputation as a skilled warrior.After many years of fighting, Jocelyn returns to England to reclaim his rightful place as Duke. However, his brother has other plans and the two engage in a fierce battle for control of the kingdom. Along the way, Jocelyn falls in love with a beautiful woman named Rosamund, who becomes his ally in the fight against his brother.The novel is filled with action, romance, and political intrigue, and offers a vivid portrayal of life during the Middle Ages. Farnol's writing style is rich and descriptive, and he captures the essence of the period with great detail. The Geste Of Duke Jocelyn is a timeless tale of honor, loyalty, and the struggle for power, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction.Fresh as the day-spring, of earth redolent, Through narrow loophole into dungeon stole, Where Robin the bold outlaw fettered lay, Who, sighing, woke to feel her fragrant kiss.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jeffery Farnol
ISBN-10: 1162695544
ISBN-13: 9781162695549
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d