Ivanhoe: A Romance

In the waning years of the 12th century, England is still raw from the aftermath of the Crusades. A young Saxon knight, newly returned from the Holy Land, finds his homeland divided between proud Norman lords and restless Saxon peasants. The novel opens as he rides toward a grand tournament at Ashby, hoping to prove his skill and win back his family’s honor, while the glittering spectacle masks deeper political rivalries.

The tournament brings together a vivid cast: the beautiful Lady Rowena, the enigmatic Jewish healer Rebecca, and the daring outlaw known as the Black Knight, who rides under the banner of Robin of Locksley. As alliances shift and personal loyalties are tested, the protagonist must navigate chivalry, love, and the looming threat of war, all while his own secret—his hidden participation in the contest—adds tension to every clash of swords.