Humorous high adventure
This story is rich in adventure, and is a grand addition to the well-loved but fusty Arthurian cycle. Humble but very able Terrence, talented and headstrong Gawain -- both make excellent role models with their mistakes and triumphs. This novel is swiftly and expertly paced, and told with just the right blend of believable drama and tongue-in-cheek humor. Both Terrence and Gawain have the chance to learn and grow into better young men, change their behaviors, and gain new insights into themselves and others. Not only does Terrence begin to learn about his mysterious family heritage, but since this is also a retelling of how Gawain becomes the Maiden's Knight (see Arthurian tales of the hag Ragnell), it also shows how they learn to better understand a woman's perspective.
