This is the bringing together of two books, "The Colour of Envy," and "Driven By Honour" The story is set in the period of history 1173 to 1216. On returning from France, a young knight Richard Maillorie, falls in love, with the beautiful Julianne, but she does not realise until it is too late that she is also in love with him. Richard thinks Julianne lost to him and marries a Jewish girl, Esther, afraid for her safety. However, Julianne's brother is in love with Esther and is driven by jealousy to seek revenge on Richard. Whilst in France, on the tourney circuit, Richard has become close friends with William Marshal. In the turmoil of the subsequent years, both men driven by honour find that their friendship is tested to depths neither thought possible. Live through the timeless conflicts of honour and jealousy with Richard Maillorie, as he tries to find forgiveness.