The Crown Rose
by Fiona Avery

Description:
The Crown Rose tells the story of Isabelle of France, born heir to the throne. Her life from childhood to later years is a life of turmoil, strife, and longing.

The year is 1240. It is the reign of King Louis IX. Knighthood is still honored, though the traditions are beginning to fade; this will be the last generation of knights as we understand them. It is a time of intense chivalry and faith.

The Crown Rose portrays the mystery of one man who enters Isabelle's life at several key places, becoming her icon, her soul's other half, and her destiny--a man who may, in fact, be far more than an ordinary man. His bloodline goes back to the Holy Land, and he is far, far older than he appears.

The Crown Rose weaves its tale around the actual events of the time, blending historical realism with a hint of the fantastic. Over a year was spent researching the period to make the story as accurate as possible. It is a tale of chivalry, and knighthood, and romance, and war, and lost secrets and hidden mysteries; of honor and duty and sacrafice and the power of a few dedicated people to change the face of the world itself.