The Bambury Chronicles - Tapa blanda

Ulrich the Scribe must learn the arts of love and war in seven days. Colonels Batson and Blunt have a score to settle with their ex-friend, Colonel Nymbas. Princess Gail and courtesan Christine prepare Ulrich for marriage and Investiture as Knight General. They find a way to stop the war: polygamy. The Church disapproves vehemently. Batson and Blunt find a way to solemnize it. Druids marry any family. "Death will not separate you--only the lack of love."Nymbas recruits superstitious Vikings but his armory is a wreck. They make a deal with the government run brothel: the prostitutes fund Nymbas' arms purchase for their freedom.The battle joins, Halloween Night. Ulrich's armor squeals so badly that the Vikings flee, fearing ghosts. Ulrich's shield has the same design as Nymbas'--they're estranged father and son.Will the formidable Sir Nymbas really ruin his son? Buy the book and find out!