Harper Fox can write. I really really enjoy her books, even if I don't always enjoy her books.

"So the very traits I most need and admire are those which hold him here.” He looked at the ground, scuffed one impatient foot over the hard-packed earth. “My lesson is humbly received, Father Ector" (This is one of those extremely true sentiments of love I feel like Harper Fox is so adept at putting into words!)

I didn't realize I'd be getting that letter - and I say my god, because my god. We know that I am a BIG SUCKER for them (I'm about to go reread shop-around-the-corner spinoff by Sally Malcolm, [book:Love Around the Corner|42779749], because tis the season, but I don't know if I need to after reading this.

“But your actions contradict them. Why did
you stay with us, when your prince has offered you so much?”
“You read past his sinful words of love, then? You didn’t go blind?”
“They’re all words of love, it seems to me. The court is established in the south, in a place he calls Cam. He says he’s keeping a place at his side for you, a seat at his right hand. You’ll leave us now, won’t you? You’ll go.”

I did realize at one point, that I was organized enough to figure out this wasn't completed. But I got caught up in the impulse, and it really paid off. It paid off in the form of letters. I didn't even CARE anymore that it's not done.

Discharge your duties, my dark-eyed moorland prince, and come to me. ( )

That scream you just heard?

That was me yelling in frustration that this book had ended and I couldn’t go out and buy the whole series. Harper Fox brings the same lyrical prose and ability to immerse the reader into the world she’s showing. I’m an avid lover of Arthurian legend and am particularly fond of Bernard Cornwell’ s and Mary Stewart’s versions, but this latest offering is equal to those. Tertius, or Lance of the lough (Lancelot) meets his beloved Artorius when they are both teenaged boys and here begins a wonderful twist on their tale. Get this book. You will love it. ( )