Knights of the Lost Domain

Julian Atterton clearly knows and loves his subject. He's able to make ancient battles and relationships have a relevance which holds the attention of more able readers. This second book in the Knights trilogy tells the story of Simon de Falaise's perilous journey, undertaken as an escort to the doomed Maud de Rumilly. Maud must return to Cumbria, which is split by war - and she must return to almost certain death. The story moves along briskly and convincingly, though Norse names may bewilder less able readers. An admirable addition to class or school library.