I'm not 100% sure but this might be the earliest time period I've read. I absolutely loved this book. It was funny, romantic, violent and suspenseful. I didn't know who I trusted with Jenny's safety more than once. 
 The death definitely threw me! I was so scared they wouldn't overcome that. I won't lie, it felt very unneeded so it annoyed me. 
 When he saluted her.... I couldn't hold in my smile! Then she kneeled before him, showing her loyalty and I lost it. Oh my goodness this book. So, so good!