The Geste of Duke Jocelyn the Geste of Duke Jocelyn

The Geste Of Duke Jocelyn is a historical fiction novel written by Jeffery Farnol. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the life of Duke Jocelyn, a brave and chivalrous knight who is also a skilled warrior. The novel follows his journey as he fights against his enemies and tries to win the love of his lady, Lady Joan.The story begins with Duke Jocelyn returning to his homeland after several years of fighting in the Crusades. He finds that his father, the Duke of Aumerle, has died and that he is now the new duke. However, his uncle, Sir Ralph, is also vying for the position and is willing to use any means necessary to gain power.As Duke Jocelyn tries to establish his authority, he falls in love with Lady Joan, the daughter of a powerful lord. However, their love is forbidden as Lady Joan is already betrothed to another man. Despite the obstacles, Duke Jocelyn continues to fight for Lady Joan's love while also facing challenges from his enemies.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and the author paints a vivid picture of medieval England. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Overall, The Geste Of Duke Jocelyn is a thrilling tale of love and war set in a fascinating time period.Fresh as the day-spring, of earth redolent, Through narrow loophole into dungeon stole, Where Robin the bold outlaw fettered lay, Who, sighing, woke to feel her fragrant kiss.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.