New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux will capture your heart with signature classic novel, a time-travel romance featuring a present-day heroine and a dashing hero from the sixteenth century Abandoned by a cruel fate, lovely Dougless Montgomery lies weeping upon a cold tombstone in an English church. Suddenly, the most extraordinary man appears. It is Nicholas Stafford, Earl of … Stafford, Earl of Thornwyck…and according to his tombstone he died in 1564.
Drawn to his side by a bond so sudden and compelling it overshadows reason, Dougless knows that Nicholas is nothing less than a miracle: a man who does not seek to change her, who finds her perfect, fascinating, just as she is. What Dougless never imagined was how strong the chains are that tie them to the past…or the grand adventure that lay before them.
Hailed worldwide as one of the most romantic novels of all time, A Knight in Shining Armor is “a glorious love story that spans centuries, worlds, and souls. It is the epitome of every woman’s fantasy” (Chicago Daily Herald).more
Long before Outlander, Jude Deveraux brought an unforgettable historical hero forward in time to rescue a heartbroken heroine, giving her a chivalrous outlook on current day morals, as well as a well-deserved happily ever after.
Wonderful love story!!!
A Bittersweet Love Story that Transcends Time
I first read this book when I was a teenager. I was completely enthralled by the historical and time travel elements in this book, my very first of this genre. I could not put this book down. As I was following Dougless and Nicholas adventure and journey of self discovery, I was also discovering all these fascinating things with them for the first time as a young girl from the Philippines.
As an adult reading and listening to this book again, including the author’s reason for writing, put this book in a different light and perspective. This is not your typical romance with a happily ever after book, there are more to it. Ms. Deveraux evokes a lot of emotions from me even to this day. I’m not the type of reviewer to write spoiler, however, I suggest to first read the author’s reason for writing A Knight in Shining Armor and I will leave it at that. Whether you enjoy the book or not after reading the author’s note at the end of the book is down to you as a reader and listener. But for me this book will always hold a very special place in my heart and still remain an all time favourite even more so now that it’s narrated by Steve West. Over 16 hours of outstanding performance. Every single character in the book have a distinct voice and personality that is just an absolute pleasure to listen.
I LOVED this story! One of my all-time, through-time favorites. It captures and keeps your attention. This story will make you feel good for years! XOXO
I can’t count how many times I’ve read this book……..love love love it!
My all time favorite book ever! I love this book. This is probably the only book I have read multiple times. It’s just a lovely romance that dreams are made of. Sigh worthy.
I loved the premise and couldn’t wait to get stuck into this story. Many a scene had me yelling at the page, expecting the heroine to hear me and make the right choice, lol. There are many ups and downs in this story, many times I wanted to knock their heads together. But the main characters’ personal journeys coming to a most satisfying conclusion. Jude Deveraux, that ending!
A good job of doing time travel and romance.
I totally loved it she did a good job moving from century to century.
A timeless classic and favorite of mine. It actually was my first time-travel. I have been hooked ever sense. Dougless Montgomery (of the infamous Montgomery clan) has been dating a jerk and along with his spoiled daughter visit England. There she realizes there is no hope for a future with the jerk and cries uncontrollably in a church by a tomb of a medieval Lord. Her crying was so loud and so deep with pain it reaches Lord Nicholas Stafford who lived in the 16th century. Suddenly he appears and is now trapped in the 20th century. Dougless takes Nicholas and shows him the “new” country he lives in and during those lessons they fall in love. He goes back to his time and Dougless does all she can to reach him…Now she is trapped in his time but he doesn’t remember anything. While she knows what tradegy befalls his family, she commits to doing everything she can to change it. When Nicholas finally does remember they both realize Dougless will return at any time. Nicholas has miniatures made of them and tells Dougless where she can find his hidden in the castle. When she arrives homes she is heartbroken and sneaks into the castle, while on tour and finds his miniature. When on the flight home a gentlemen notices Dougless crying and brings some champagne. Then he tells her a funny story along with a miniature of her. The quote of a lifetime is from this story
My Soul Will Find Yours.
A true Montgomery Classic
I think that this story is my all favorite. Ever!
This is the first book that I read straight through the night, cried and laughed while reading. I will forever love this book and every few years pick it back up and reread it. Its like visiting old friends.
A beautiful story filled with incredible love and soul that lasts through time. Intricately woven, the author skillfully brings all the characters to life with their unique personalities that reach out to touch you. Dougless and Nicholas discover their shared bond while experiencing the unexpected at every turn. I loved them! I adored Dougless’ inner strength no matter how dire circumstances were at times. I cried when Dougless cried and rejoiced when her heart sung. This is now one of my favorites.
I love this book. Read it at least 3 times over the years.
One of the best books I have ever read!
One of my favorite time travel books, and one of the books which inspired me to craft my own own time travel world.
She is one of my favorite authors. I always enjoy the characters and the storyline. I want to find my knight in shining armor.Fun read.
This was one of the first book I read that goes back in time. I absolutely loved this book. I’ve read it about five times.
I have read this book a couple of times and I always discover something new. The captivating story of time travel is enlightening contrasting two very different eras. A Knight and modern day almost collide, literally, in this romance story. This was the first Jude Devereaux I read and I have found most of her books just as entertaining.
I read this when I was a teenager and loved it. And still today it’s a great read. I like the whole time travel for the main characters. I recommend this book.