The Black Lyon
Lyonene, a young English noblewoman, falls for Ranulf de Warbrooke, the battle-scarred knight known as the Black Lyon. Their passionate marriage is tested by jealousy, mistrust and enemies close to home. A classic medieval romance from Jude Deveraux.
About This Book
The Black Lyon is a historical romance novel by Jude Deveraux, first published in 1980 by Avon. It runs 276 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity, second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Length
- 276 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A noblewoman’s marriage to a battle-scarred knight is pushed to its limits by internal and external turmoil.
- Fans of classic medieval historical romance
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes relationship drama
- Intense
- Features Forced Proximity
This may not be ideal if…
- Description lacks detail on specific plot resolution
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, high angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When Lyonene marries the famed and battle-scarred knight Ranulf de Warbrooke, she expects a life of security, but the realities of their union are marked by mistrust, jealousy, and the interference of dangerous enemies.
Central Conflict
The tension within Lyonene and Ranulf's marriage, caused by personal jealousy, lack of trust, and external adversaries.
Setting
Medieval England
Strengths
- Classic established author
- Clear interpersonal conflict
Consider before reading
- Description lacks detail on specific plot resolution
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon
- Length
- 276 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780380759118
- ISBN-10
- 038075911X
The Black Lyon: quick answers
- Who wrote The Black Lyon?
- The Black Lyon was written by Jude Deveraux.
- When was The Black Lyon published?
- The Black Lyon was first published in 1980 by Avon.
- What genre is The Black Lyon?
- The Black Lyon is a historical romance novel, with forced proximity, second chance.
- How many pages is The Black Lyon?
- The Black Lyon is 276 pages long.
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