Squire Terence and Sir Gawain are off questing again, but this time their journey is overshadowed by their ultimate destination--Gawain is to meet up with the Green Knight in a contest that could easily lead to Gawain's death. Along the way the two have a slew of hair-raising adventures and encounter the usual odd assortment of characters: the dreaded Huntsman of Anglessey; the eccentric Parsifal; and the evil Marquis of Alva, from whom they rescue the plucky Lady Eilene. Sparks instantly fly between Terence and Eilene as she joins the squire and his knight on their travels. As they weave their way betweeen the world of men and the Other World, both Gawain and Terence discover much about themselves--Terence learns more about his past and about what the future holds for him, and Gawain is forced to confront the true nature of courage and honor. 232 pages, hardcover from Houghton Mifflin Company.
