Lords Of The White Castle by Elizabeth Chadwick
Based on a remarkable true story of honour, treachery and love spanning the turbulent reigns of four great Mediaeval kings. Award-winning author Elizabeth Chadwick brings the thirteenth century vividly to life in the tale of Fulke FitzWarin. From inexperienced young courtier to powerful Marcher lord, from loyal knight to dangerous outlaw, from lover of many women to faithful husband, Fulke's life story bursts across the page in authentic detail. A violent quarrel with Prince John, later King John, disrupts Fulke's life ambition to become 'Lord of the White Castle' and leads him to rebel. There are perils for John at every turn. No less dramatic is the dangerous love that Fulke harbours for Maude Walter, a wealthy widow whom John wants for himself. Negotiating a maze of deceit, treachery and shifting political alliances Fulke's striving is rewarded, but success is precarious. Personal tragedy follows the turbulence of the Magna Carta rebellion, culminating in the destruction of everything for which Fulke has fought. Yet even among the ashes he finds a reason to begin anew.
'Elizabeth Chadwick has managed to weave a compelling story of intrigue and changing fortunes to produce a tale that makes for utterly compulsive readingHer best yet. Highly recommended' HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW 'I love a good historical, and Elizabeth always obliges' Anita Burgh 'One of Elizabeth Chadwick's strengths is a stunning grasp of historical detail. Her characyers are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable.' Barbara Erskine 'Based on a remarkable true story, Fulke's life bursts across the page in authentic detail' NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE JOURNAL
Much of Elizabeth Chadwick's research is carried out as a member of Regia Anglorum, an early medieval re-enactment society with emphasis on accurately re-creating the past. She also tutors in the skill of writing historial and romantic fiction. She won a Betty Trask Award for The Wild Hunt.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316851503 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316851507 |
| Title | Lords Of The White Castle |
| Author | Elizabeth Chadwick |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 2000-12-07 |
| Number of pages | 624 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2002, Short-listed for Parker Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2002 |
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