Elizabeth Chadwick

William Marshal, un joven caballero sin dinero y de exiguo porvenir, emerge de repente de la oscuridad cuando salva la vida de Leonor de Aquitania, la esposa de Enrique II. Como muestra de su agradecimiento, la reina lo nombra tutor del heredero al trono. Sin embargo, convertirse en favorito real acarrea, ademas de fama y recompensas, conflictos y envidias. En una cautivadora mezcla de hechos reales y ficcion, Elizabeth Chadwick resucita a uno de los grandes heroes olvidados de la Edad Media. Y, a traves de el, refleja los triunfos, escandalos y luchas de poder que apenas han cambiado en el transcurso de ochocientos años.

An author who makes history come gloriously aliveThe TimesStunningBarbara Erskine ***Elizabeths new novel TEMPLAR SILKS is OUT NOW in hardback, ebook and audio, and available to pre-order in paperback.***************************************Normandy, 1167 A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry IIs formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne. However, being a royal favourite brings its share of conflict and envy as well as fame and reward. Williams influence over the volatile, fickle Prince Henry and his young wife is resented by less favoured courtiers who set about engineering his downfall. In a captivating blend of fact and fiction, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects one of Englands greatest forgotten heroes, restoring him to his rightful place at the apex of the Middle Ages.Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick Enjoyable and sensuousDaily MailStunning grasp of historical details... Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyableBarbara Erskine Meticulous research and strong storytellingWoman & HomeA sumptuous rideDaily Telegraph

When a comet appears in the sky over England in 1066, Ailith, a young Saxon wife, feels sure that it can only bode well, in spite of her husbands fears. With a child on its way, the couple are prosperous and content. Yet, within a year, Ailiths joy turns to heartache as her husband and her child are taken from her and the conquering Normans advance.Ailiths grief turns to love for a brief period with Rolf de Brize, a handsome and womanising Norman invader. She bears him one daughter, but in the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings she discovers a betrayal she cannot forgive . . . Years later, the spirited and strong-willed Julitta is determined to find happiness, and yet her life has been filled with pain: from surviving life in a brothel in Southwark to suffering the pain of a forbidden love and a bitter, loveless marriage. Her quest takes her on a Pilgrimage to Compostella to a colourful horse fair in Bordeaux, to the terrors of piracy on the open sea.

Two very different women . . . Linked by destiny and a power struggle for the English crown.Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, is determined to win back her crown from Stephen, the usurper king, against all odds and despite all men. Adeliza, Henrys widowed queen and Matildas stepmother, has always been on Matildas side but now she is married to William DAlbini, a warrior of the opposition. In a world where a mans word is law, how can Adeliza obey her husband while supporting Matilda, the rightful queen?What does it cost to be Lady of the English?

To save his soul William Marshal takes the perilous road to Jerusalem, but the greatest danger he faces there is losing his heart.England, 1219Lying on his deathbed, William Marshal, Englands greatest knight, sends a trusted servant to bring to him the silk Templar burial shrouds that returned with him from the Holy Land thirty years ago. It is time to fulfil his vow to the Templars and become a monk of their order for eternity. As he waits for the shrouds return, he looks back upon his long-ago pilgrimage with his brother Ancel, and the sacred mission entrusted to them - to bear the cloak of their dead young lord to Jerusalem and lay it on Christs tomb in the church of the Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, 1183In the holiest of all cities, the brothers become embroiled in the deadly politics, devious scheming and lusts of the powerful men and women who rule the kingdom. Entangled with the dangerous, mercurial Paschia de Riveri, concubine of the highest churchman in the land, William sets on a path so perilous that there seems no way back for him, or for his brother. Both will pay a terrible price and their only chance to see home again will be dependent on the Templar shrouds.In this glorious adventure, bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick sweeps the reader to medieval Jerusalem in a story perfect for fans of Ken Follett and Philippa Gregory.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE Revelatory GUARDIAN A firecracker somehow captured between two covers LUCY WORSLEYAn instant bestseller and one of the most celebrated history books of the year Femina reveals the power and influence of medieval women who have been written out of our history From royalty and religion to fame and fury see the medieval world and the women erased from it with fresh eyes Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended CAITLIN MORAN Femina is a ground breaking history of the Middle Ages SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIOREThe instant Sunday Times bestseller May 2023

Two strong women struggle for the crown of Lady of the English, in this dazzling new novel by acclaimed historical novelist Elizabeth Chadwick

The brand new historical fiction novel from much loved master of the genre Elizabeth Chadwick the first in a duology following young royal Jeanette of Kent in her rise to power

William Marshal, un joven caballero sin dinero y de exiguo porvenir, emerge de repente de la oscuridad cuando salva la vida de Leonor de Aquitania, la formidable esposa de Enrique II. Como muestra de su agradecimiento, la reina lo nombra tutor del heredero al trono. Sin embargo, convertirse en favorito real acarrea, ademas de fama y recompensas, conflictos y envidias. Los miembros menos favorecidos de la corte ven con malos ojos la influencia que William ejerce sobre el volatil y caprichoso principe Enrique y su joven esposa y comienzan a urdir planes para provocar su caida. En una cautivadora mezcla de hechos reales y ficcion, Elizabeth Chadwick resucita a uno de los grandes heroes olvidados de la Edad Media. Y, a traves de el, refleja los tumultos, triunfos, escandalos y luchas de poder que apenas han cambiado en el transcurso de ochocientos años

William Marshals prowess and loyalty as a knight in the English royal household has been rewarded by marriage to Isabelle de Clare, heiress to great estates in England, Normandy and Ireland.But their contentment and security is shattered when King Richard dies and is succeeded by his brother John, who takes the Marshals sons hostage and seizes their lands. Now William must face the conflict between remaining loyal or rebelling against these injustices - and the struggle threatens to tear his marriage apart. Fiercely intelligent and courageous, Isabelle too must come to terms with what the future holds . . .The Scarlet Lion is the final novel in an unforgettable standalone trilogy about William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, Regent of England - and one of the countrys greatest forgotten heroes.

From acclaimed novelist Elizabeth Chadwick comes a story of huge emotional power set against the road to Magna Carta and the fight to bring a tyrant king to heel.The privileged daughter of one of the most powerful men in England, Mahelt Marshals life changes dramatically when her father is suspected of treachery by King John. Her brothers become hostages and Mahelt is married to Hugh Bigod, heir to the earldom of Norfolk. Adapting to her new life is hard, but Mahelt comes to love Hugh deeply; however, defying her father-in-law brings disgrace and heartbreak.When King John sets out to subdue the Bigods, Mahelt faces a heartbreaking battle, fearing neither she, nor her marriage, is likely to survive the outcome . . .Winner of the RNA Historical Novel Award 2011, TO DEFY A KING is magnificent in scope and detail, with characters that leap off the page - this is historical fiction at its finest.

The Welsh Borders, 1069. When Ashdyke Manor is attacked, Lady Christen is forced to witness her husbands murder and the pillaging of her lands at the hands of brutal Norman invaders.It seems the pain is finally over when Miles Le Gallois, Lord of Milnham-on-Wye, calls off the attack. But he has Christens brother under armed guard and a deal to offer: her brothers freedom for her hand in marriage. Christen finds herself hastily married into the enemy side, with her brother swearing his vengeance on her new husband.Miles and Christens precarious union invites enemies from all sides and when Miles is summoned for a lengthy campaign by the King, Christen is left to watch his lands. In the midst of war, two enemies must somehow learn to trust one another if they are to survive...

Shortlisted for the RNA Historical Romantic Novel AwardThe long-awaited prequel to Elizabeth Chadwicks beloved first novel The Wild HuntPicking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous rideDaily TelegraphThe Welsh Borders, 1069 When Ashdyke Manor is attacked, Lady Christen is forced to witness her husbands murder and the pillaging of her lands at the hands of brutal Norman invaders. It seems the pain is finally over when Miles Le Gallois, Lord of Milnham-on-Wye, calls off the attack. But he has Christens brother under armed guard and a deal to offer: her brothers freedom for her hand in marriage. Christen finds herself hastily married into the enemy side, with her brother swearing his vengeance on her new husband. Miles and Christens precarious union invites enemies from all sides and when Miles is summoned for a lengthy campaign by the King, Christen is left to watch his lands. In the midst of war, two enemies must somehow learn to trust one another if they are to survive . . .Praise for Elizabeth ChadwickAn author who makes history come gloriously aliveThe TimesStunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguingBarbara Erskine Meticulous research and strong storytellingWoman & Home

Her fathers only daughter. Her countrys only hope. ________________________________Ireland, 1152The King of Leinster, awaiting news of his newborn child, is disappointed to hear he has a daughter. Diarmait MacMurchada wanted another strapping son to shoulder a spear, wield a sword, and protect his kingdom. But from the moment Diarmait held the newborn Aoife knew she would be his most precious treasure. 1166Forced into exile Aoife and her family find themselves at the mercy of Henry II. Aoife - aware of her beauty but not its power - intrigues and beguiles Henry in equal measure. For Aoife he agrees to help her father, an alliance that leads the MacMurchadas to the charismatic Richard de Clare, a man dissatisfied with his lot and open to new horizons. Diarmit promises Richard Aoifes hand in marriage in return for his aid in Ireland, but Aoife has her own thoughts on the matter. She may be a prize, but she is not a pawn, and she will play the men at their own game. For herself, for her family, and for her country. From the royal halls of scheming kings, to staunch Welsh border fortresses and the wild green kingdoms of Ireland, The Irish Princess is a sumptuous, journey of ambition and desire, love and loss, heartbreak and survival.________________________________Praise for Elizabeth ChadwickAn author who makes history come gloriously aliveThe TimesStunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguingBarbara Erskine Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous rideDaily TelegraphI rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya SetonSharon Kay PenmanEnjoyable and sensuousDaily MailMeticulous research and strong storytellingWoman & Home A riveting read . . . A glorious adventure not to be missed!Candis

An awkward misfit, nine-year-old Fulke FitzWarin leaves his family for the household of Joscelin de Dinan, Lord of Ludlow. Once there, he begins to learn the knightly arts which he desperately hopes will free him from the shadows of his past.Joscelins youngest daughter, Hawise, befriends Fulke when he most needs it. But as the years pass, an enemy to Ludlow changes their friendship unalterably, forcing them onto opposite sides of a cruel divide.When the menace to Ludlow intensifies, Fulke must confront the future head on or fail on all counts, all the while desperate to know if Hawise stands with or against him.

The early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper - and royal servant John FitzGilbert is one of them. But when the old king dies and his successor is appointed, Johns position at court is weakened and his wife, the pious, pliant Aline, is hopelessly unequipped to deal with a life lived on the edge.John knows the only way to protect his lands and his children is to divorce Aline. He meets his match in new wife Sybilla, daughter of his enemy Patrick of Salisbury, as she possesses a strength and courage that equals his own. But when Sybillas son, William, is seized by the king, John is forced to make a terrible sacrifice. Sometimes keeping your honour means breaking your word . . .

A Kings passion, a young mans love - and a girls tragic choiceThe young Roger Bigod, heir to the powerful earldom of Norfolk, arrives at Henry IIs court to prove his worth and wrestle his inheritance from the arms of his half-brothers. While there, he encounters the pretty and gentle Ida de Tosney, young mistress to the King. A victim of Henrys seduction and the mother of his son, Ida knows the fickle sparkle of her current life is beginning to fade, and sees in Roger a chance to escape her life of manipulation for security and affection. They begin a careful courtship, but the Kings anger soon catches them up. Forced into a corner, Idas decision will carry an agonising price.Based on a never-before-told true story, critically acclaimed author Elizabeth Chadwick brings the twelfth-century world blazing to life.

De la aclamada novelista inglesa Elizabeth Chadwick, llega una historia de enorme fuerza emocional con el trasfondo de la Carta Magna y la lucha por meter en cintura al tiránico rey Juan Sin Tierra. La vida de la privilegiada hija de uno de los hombres mas poderosos de Inglaterra, Mahelt Marshal, cambia dramaticamente cuando el rey empieza a recelar de su padre por traicion. Sus hermanos son capturados como rehenes y Mahelt contrae matrimonio con Hugh Bigod, heredero del condado de Norfolk. Adaptarse a su nueva vida y a las costumbres de su familia politica resulta duro, pero los esposos acaban enamorandose profundamente. Cuando el rey se propone someter a los Bigod, Mahelt se enfrenta a una angustiosa batalla, temiendo que ni su matrimonio ni ella consigan sobrevivir al enfrentamiento. Magnifica en alcance y detalle, con personajes que se salen de las paginas, estamos ante uno de los maximos exponentes de la ficcion historica.