
Black Conceit
John Leonard
Set in the violent times of Edward III, when England is at war against the Scots and the French, The Mystery of the Black Tower is the story of young Leonard, who longs to escape the anonymity of his peasant's life. Seeking to win fame and renown, Leonard enlists in England's army, where he earns knighthood and the favour of the King. But when his true love, the beauteous Emma, is kidnapped and imprisoned in the haunted Black Tower, Leonard must save her. Aided by his loyal but cowardly squire Owen, Leonard will face a series of adventures along the way. Finally, he will have to face an old nemesis in a duel to the death and escape a troop of robbers before he can rescue Emma and learn the secret of his own birth!
Buy this book at Amazon- Publisher
- Gothic Classics
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN-13
- 9780976604815
- Genre
- FantasyFiction
- Topics
- War and knighthoodRescue and romanceMystery of identity
Awards
- National Book Award for FictionShortlistedMajor(1974)
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