Didn't you know? Sir Gawain almost sacrificed himself to a vampire to save his childhood love! Rather tragic though...his lover thought he was far too valiant for her, and was courted by said vampire instead.
Oh, you didn’t hear? Sir Gawain has a rather... peculiar tradition when it comes to protecting the kingdom. He’s been known to sneak into the royal gardens at night and hold “midnight jousts” against the garden statues. He charges at them with a dramatic battle cry, only to collapse dramatically afterward, claiming, “The statue nearly bested me!” Who knew a knight could be so playful?
I heard that Sir Gawain is actually whom the title sir is based upon. His nature was just so noble, that they simply would bestow upon worthy gentlemen Gawain's true first name.
I heard a rumour that years ago, Sir Gawain held a ball and only invited the fairest ladies of the land in order to scout out a potential wife. One of the maidens caught his eye, so he stole her away to the gardens, but just as he was about to lean in and kiss her, her husband whom he had no idea about appeared! Over the next few months the husband and Sir Gawain exchanged angry letters, but rumour is, the two secretly fell in love, unbeknownst to his wife. But once his wife found out she was with child, the written love affair ceased, breaking poor Sir Gawain's heart! Hence why he suddenly disappeared and relocated here!
I heard Sir Gawain was seen leading a march for women’s equal rights, it was quite the scandal as he showed up in full armour with a corset laced around his breastplate.
Oh thank you so much Amie!!! I can’t wait to read Lady’s Knight and I am so grateful to have won. You have made my week 🩵 I hope the rest of your week is incredible!!!!!
Did you know that Sir Gawain uses fairy dust to style his hair into the perfect form? It's said that he uses his guiles to charm the fairies into giving him some.
"Did you know, Sir Gawain once injured a rival by stabbing a sword directly through his own chest, into the rival solider attacking directly behind him? However, Sir Gawain was never wounded. Not a single mark marred his body. The other solider, well.... he was another victim of Sir Gawain's charm and skill."
I heard that Sir Gawain is actually the King of the Ogres. No, stop laughing, it's true! Oh yes, "how" you ask, eyebrow raised in disbelief. Well, I'll tell you how. He was out questing, searching for some magical object or another, and he entered the darkest woods in all the lands, woods that none have ever returned from. And at the centre of the woods, he was captured by a group of ogres. Not just any ogres, mind, but the largest and most terrifying of all. But Sir Gawain was not afraid. He challenged their Queen to single combat, knowing that if he won, he could go free. The ogres laughed at the idea of this tiny knight defeating their Queen, so they agreed, thinking it fun sport to watch. It was the fiercest fight Gawain had ever fought, but in the end, Gawain defeated the Queen of the Ogres. She was so impressed that she offered him her crown, saying he would be a fine protector of her people. However, Sir Gawain wished only to continue his quest, not to rule. Besides, Gawain told her, she was the best fighter he had ever faced, and his victory had been a lucky strike. They came to the agreement that they would co-rule, and would come to each others aid in moments of need. The Queen gifted Gawain the sword that he fights with now, made of the strongest steel the world had ever known, and he was the first to depart the dark woods alive.
Some say Sir Gawain never removes their helmet, not even to eat or sleep. Some whisper it’s because they bear a terrible curse, others claim it’s to hide a face so beautiful it would drive onlookers mad with longing. Either way, no one’s seen them without it… and no one dares ask.
I heard that swords actually fight to be used by Sir Gawain.
I heard that all Amie Kaufman’s books are secretly within the same cinematic universe and the timelines will eventually converge 👀
I need more Finian content fr 🙏🏻
I heard Sir Gawain is actually three raccoons in a trenchcoat
Didn't you know? Sir Gawain almost sacrificed himself to a vampire to save his childhood love! Rather tragic though...his lover thought he was far too valiant for her, and was courted by said vampire instead.
Oh, you didn’t hear? Sir Gawain has a rather... peculiar tradition when it comes to protecting the kingdom. He’s been known to sneak into the royal gardens at night and hold “midnight jousts” against the garden statues. He charges at them with a dramatic battle cry, only to collapse dramatically afterward, claiming, “The statue nearly bested me!” Who knew a knight could be so playful?
I heard that Sir Gawain is actually whom the title sir is based upon. His nature was just so noble, that they simply would bestow upon worthy gentlemen Gawain's true first name.
I heard a rumour that years ago, Sir Gawain held a ball and only invited the fairest ladies of the land in order to scout out a potential wife. One of the maidens caught his eye, so he stole her away to the gardens, but just as he was about to lean in and kiss her, her husband whom he had no idea about appeared! Over the next few months the husband and Sir Gawain exchanged angry letters, but rumour is, the two secretly fell in love, unbeknownst to his wife. But once his wife found out she was with child, the written love affair ceased, breaking poor Sir Gawain's heart! Hence why he suddenly disappeared and relocated here!
I heard Sir Gawain was seen leading a march for women’s equal rights, it was quite the scandal as he showed up in full armour with a corset laced around his breastplate.
Aimee, congratulations -- you won the ARC! Look out for an email from my assistant this week to check on your mailing address!
Oh thank you so much Amie!!! I can’t wait to read Lady’s Knight and I am so grateful to have won. You have made my week 🩵 I hope the rest of your week is incredible!!!!!
Did you know that Sir Gawain uses fairy dust to style his hair into the perfect form? It's said that he uses his guiles to charm the fairies into giving him some.
"Did you know, Sir Gawain once injured a rival by stabbing a sword directly through his own chest, into the rival solider attacking directly behind him? However, Sir Gawain was never wounded. Not a single mark marred his body. The other solider, well.... he was another victim of Sir Gawain's charm and skill."
did you hear that Kaufman, spooner and kristof are writing a book ALL together?
I heard Sir Gawain defeated a horde of dragons using only a butter knife and a dinner plate!
I heard that Sir Gawain is actually the King of the Ogres. No, stop laughing, it's true! Oh yes, "how" you ask, eyebrow raised in disbelief. Well, I'll tell you how. He was out questing, searching for some magical object or another, and he entered the darkest woods in all the lands, woods that none have ever returned from. And at the centre of the woods, he was captured by a group of ogres. Not just any ogres, mind, but the largest and most terrifying of all. But Sir Gawain was not afraid. He challenged their Queen to single combat, knowing that if he won, he could go free. The ogres laughed at the idea of this tiny knight defeating their Queen, so they agreed, thinking it fun sport to watch. It was the fiercest fight Gawain had ever fought, but in the end, Gawain defeated the Queen of the Ogres. She was so impressed that she offered him her crown, saying he would be a fine protector of her people. However, Sir Gawain wished only to continue his quest, not to rule. Besides, Gawain told her, she was the best fighter he had ever faced, and his victory had been a lucky strike. They came to the agreement that they would co-rule, and would come to each others aid in moments of need. The Queen gifted Gawain the sword that he fights with now, made of the strongest steel the world had ever known, and he was the first to depart the dark woods alive.
Rumors has it that Sir Gawain is actually an alian from outer space. Sent to bewitch all who come within contact.
Did you hear that Sir Gawain’s horse is a unicorn in disguise
Some say Sir Gawain never removes their helmet, not even to eat or sleep. Some whisper it’s because they bear a terrible curse, others claim it’s to hide a face so beautiful it would drive onlookers mad with longing. Either way, no one’s seen them without it… and no one dares ask.