Knight Errant (Warhammer Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

Anthony Reynolds (Author)

Book Description

Series: Warhammer Novels | Publication Date: May 20, 2008

The noble knights of Bretonnia are bound by duty and honour to fight for their king, and defend their lands from invaders. When the Lord of Bastonne falls ill, his two sons Calard and Bertelis are plunged into conflict as suppressed rivalries surface. As a horde of goblins swarms out of the forests, the knights gather their forces to repel the foul beasts, little suspecting that the true enemy has yet to reveal itself.

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About the Author

Anthony Reynolds worked in Games Workshop's Design Studio in the UK for over five years. He is currently living in Australia, where he works as a freelance writer.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Games Workshop (May 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844165515
• ISBN-13: 978-1844165513
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,410,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Intro to Bretonnia, September 9, 2010

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WordSmith (San Marcos, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Knight Errant (Warhammer Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Knight errant is a novel following two brothers from the mythical land of Bretonnia who must join their Baron's army in order to repulse ork incursions into their land. The novel is full of political intrigue, bloody battles and interesting plots, but by far it is not the best warahmmer novel but it is a good introduction into the arrogant society of Bretonnian knights and lady's, it is a far cry from the imperial lands in the east that readers are most used to reading. I will read the second book as soon as I can, but for the moment there are no other books about Bretonnian knights (only mercenaries like Florence), thus read on faithful reader.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick no spoiler review, August 30, 2010

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Mosquito007 (Alaska, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Knight Errant (Warhammer Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

The other reviews here seem to cover the finer points so I'm going to keep things brief.

The cover of this book says it all, if you want to read about valiant knights fighting brutal beastman, then this is the book for you.

If you're familiar with the tabletop game of Warhammer,and you like Betronians, you'll be glad to know that almost all of the unit types make an appearance.

There is actually two "sections" to this book, the first half is story, the second half almost drops the story completely and consists of battles and fights.

Like the other reviewers I found the story "section" involving the two brothers traveling around entertaining, I also liked how this book covered some of the economic/social dynamics between the knights and the peasants.
In true Warhammer fashion, the gap between the nobles and the peasants is pushed to the extreme (the peasants and the nobles are almost different species).

Now about the action, this book has some looong fights that are meticulously choreographed. This is pretty cool and short doses, but by the end of the book it was beginning to wear on me a little. But this fast pacing resulted in a book that does not drag at any point, (I think I finished it in just a few days because I couldn't put it down).

If you are Warhammer player/fan like me, this is a solid read.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars! Bretonnian Knights, book one, June 6, 2008

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knight Errant (Warhammer Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Lutheure, Lord of Bastonne, is ailing. It is up to his two sons to protect the area and uphold the honor of their line. Calad is first born and heir. Bertelis is his half-brother. The two could not be more opposite in looks, talents, and manners. When word comes that the south-eastern lands of Bordeleaux has been overrun with greenskins, Lutheure sends Calad, Bertelis, and some men to help repel the invaders.

Folcard, the household's fierce chamberlain, tells Taneborc, the Lady of Bastonne's favorite knight, that the lady wishes him to kill Calad. The assassin in the midst is not the only problem headed Calad's way. Maloric, the young Earl of Sangasse, hates the two brothers. Worst of all is the fact that the true enemy comes from an unexpected source and it preys on human and greenskin alike.

***** Never before has a tale of the Bretonnian Knights been told. This is the first of a new trilogy (or series). The author did a good job on developing the characters of Calad and Bertelis. However, why Lutheure is ailing will be too obvious to most readers. I wish that part had been handled better. Other than that, I cannot think of anything bad about the story. The plot is realistic for the Warhammer universe. The prime evil is secluded so readers will be just as confused and unsure as the brothers are. I like it when, as the reader, I see things unfold at the same time as the main characters. Author Anthony Reynolds has proven his talent in prior titles, but this tale shows that the author's best may be yet to come...and that is saying something awesome! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.