This book is written in a sort of antiquated faux medieval prose style. Quaint, but I didn't have any trouble getting used to it. It's really Simon's life story, beginning when he was a teenager, so it's more of an adventure than a romance. His eventual love interest does not show up until much later in the book, and as with many medievals, the sexual politics are a real throwback. Nevertheless, I was engrossed in his character and adventures, as portrayed by Heyer, and enjoyed it very much. Good historical details and some touches of humor too. That woman could really tell a story.
