Geste of Duke Jocelyn
No CoverA medieval tale of Duke Jocelyn, blending roguish encounters and noble valor in a greenwood setting.
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A medieval tale of Duke Jocelyn, blending roguish encounters and noble valor in a greenwood setting.
Book Excerpt: ces five,Though still he muttered fiercely 'neath his breath,Such baleful words as: "'S blood!" and "'S bones!" and "'S death!"Then laughed the Duke and from the greenwood strode;But scarce was he upon the dusty road,Than came the rogue who, louting to his knee:"O Fool! Sir Fool! Most noble Fool!" said he."Either no fool, or fool forsooth thou art,That dareth thus to take an outlaw's part.Yet, since this day my rogue's life ye did spare,So now by oak, by ash, by thorn I swear--"And...
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Duke disguises as jester to woo lady; romantic pursuit is central but remains chaste.
Combat scenes and wrestling with brief blood references; no extended graphic gore.
Mild period oaths such as 'S blood,' 'S bones,' and 'S death.'
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ representation present.
No religious themes present.
No magic or witchcraft depicted.
No occult content present.
No political or ideological messaging.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Protagonist's facial disfigurement from prior injury; minor combat violence.
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