A review by madisonwfairbanks
Lady Knight by Amalie Howard

adventurous hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Lady Knight by Amalie Howard

The Diamonds series #2. YA/NA historical romance. Can be read as a stand-alone. 

Lady Zenobia has a privileged position as a Duke’s daughter. She knows it but is also frustrated by her true lack of power to determine her future. All because she’s female. In rebellion, Zia is part of clandestine social group called the Lady Knights. They learn to fence, read novels, and help the underprivileged. One of the projects is raising money to save an orphanage which exceeds their pin money. The young women don men’s clothing and put scarves over their faces and proceed to rob the rich. They keep such activities to only rich friends of their brothers but it’s a dangerous game. 

Rafi Nasser, one of the women’s victims, has secrets of his own. When he discovers who the thieves are and why they are taking such dangerous risks, he agrees to keep their secrets. With conditions, of course. 

What a fun romp of a historical romance novel! Absolutely delightful. Reading the author notes adds significantly to the authenticity of facts in the story and the appreciation and care taken in the story to present accurately the period. 

This author is always impressing me with a wonderful story and historical facts that are fascinating.