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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
The Swordsman (The Blackchurch Guild) by Kathryn Le Veque is packed with medieval romance and drama. Sinclair ‘Sin’ de Reyne, a legendary sword master and Blackchurch knight, has dedicated his life to the blade until he meets the fiery and mysterious Elisiana. Running from an arranged marriage, she seeks refuge among the guild’s warriors. But when her noble lineage is revealed, Sin faces an impossible choice: abandon his feelings or defy tradition and fight for love. With dangerous factions closing in, this passionate historical romance is a battle of the heart as much as the sword.
Author Kathryn Le Veque has a real talent for the style and flourish needed for period drama. This is a swoon-worthy medieval romance filled with action, honor, and forbidden love that I leaped into eagerly. I particularly enjoyed the characters, which stand out at the center of the drama, with both Sin and Elisiana competing to jump off the page and captivate you, albeit for very different reasons. There was something very ‘Zorro’ about Sin, but he’s much more emotionally well-developed than your typical swashbuckler, and this attention to detail in the narrative lets us get to know him on a deeper level. It made me root for him all the more as the dangers around him grew, but also in his developing bond with Elisiana, who is a bundle of energy with fantastic dialogue that shows her fears and vulnerabilities. This powerhouse duo at the core becomes the catalyst for passion, swordplay, and high-stakes drama that will certainly keep readers turning pages right through to the satisfying conclusion. Overall, The Swordsman is a must-read that I would not hesitate to recommend to historical romance lovers.
