* England in the closing days of the reign of King John is brought vividly to life by one of our finest historical novelists.
England in the closing days of the reign of King John is brought vividly to life by one of our finest historical novelists.
Despite having signed the Magna Carta and made promises to mend his ways, there is still great dissatisfaction with King John's rule. Among the rebellious nobles is young Nicholas de Caen. While fighting John's troops, he is captured, but during the trip back to be questioned, the treacherous marshes cause trouble and Nicholas and King John's treasure are both lost. Nicholas is injured and ends up at a nunnery where he is nursed by Miriel of Wisbech.“The best writer of medieval fiction currently around - HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEWOne of Elizabeth Chadwick's strengths is a stunning grasp of historical detail. Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable - Barbara ErskineChadwick is a prize-winning novelist who does not romanticize what was often a dangerous and brutal time...Intelligent, enjoyable and entertaining - LIBRARY JOURNALReading an Elizabeth Chadwick is the next best thing to time travel. - Sharon Kay Penman”
The best writer of medieval fiction currently around - HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW
One of Elizabeth Chadwick's strengths is a stunning grasp of historical detail. Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable - Barbara ErskineChadwick is a prize-winning novelist who does not romanticize what was often a dangerous and brutal time...Intelligent, enjoyable and entertaining - LIBRARY JOURNALReading an Elizabeth Chadwick is the next best thing to time travel. - Sharon Kay PenmanMuch of Elizabeth Chadwick's research is carried out as a member of Regia Anglorum, an early medieval re-enactment society. She also tutors in the skill of writing historical and romantic fiction. She won a Betty Trask Award for THE WILD HUNT, her first novel.
Author Location: NottinghamThe Conquest/Love Knot/Lords of the White Castle/Winter Mantle/Falcons of Montabard/Shadows and Strongholds (0 7515 3273 8)England in the closing days of the reign of King John is brought vividly to life by one of our finest historical novelists.Despite having signed the Magna Carta and made promises to mend his ways, there is still great dissatisfaction with King John's rule. Among the rebellious nobles is young Nicholas de Caen. While fighting John's troops, he is captured, but during the trip back to be questioned, the treacherous marshes cause trouble and Nicholas and King John's treasure are both lost. Nicholas is injured and ends up at a nunnery where he is nursed by Miriel of Wisbech.
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