The Wolfe

Le Veque’s hefty medieval romance boasts a crowded cast and an overlong plot more suited to a series. On the border between England and Scotland in the 1230s, Jordan Scott, the only daughter of a border laird, is sent to be married as part of a peace treaty between her father and the English enemy. On the way, she falls in love with her escort, Capt. William de Wolfe, one of the most feared English soldiers. As Jordan and William fight their love for each other, Jordan’s cousin Jemma joins them, adding another layer to the tensions among the Scots, the English, and Jordan’s intended new family. Ultimately, Jordan and William’s relationship develops and stays strong through deception, jealousy, betrayal, joy, and tragedy. Inexplicable emotional changes from Jordan and Jemma, the occasional anachronism, and some troubling clichés point to Le Veque’s inexperience, and the constant obstacles thrown into the plot are frustrating, but the rich detail of the 13th century shows the author’s talent. (BookLife)