The Forest Lovers

"The Forest Lovers" by Maurice Hewlett is a historical romance set in medieval times. It tells the story of Prosper le Gai, a lively young man who ventures into the Morgraunt Forest after being forced out by his brother. His journey becomes a quest filled with love, honor, and fate as he faces challenges and meets intriguing characters, most notably the mysterious Isoult la Desirous. Prosper's early adventures highlight his courage as he battles bandits and encounters a lady struggling with a dead knight in the forest. This meeting draws him into a web of danger alongside characters like Dom Galors and Isoult, establishing a narrative full of suspense and the promise of romantic adventure.