A Marriage of Lions by Elizabeth Chadwick
In her new standalone novel Elizabeth Chadwick brings to life history's forgotten figures - the power couple William and Joanna de Valance - as she did with her bestselling Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy.
An author who makes history come gloriously alive * The Times *
Stunning. . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguing -- Barbara Erskine
Meticulous research and strong storytelling * Woman & Home *
Elizabeth Chadwick is without doubt the Queen of Medieval Fiction. A Marriage of Lions is captivating; a beautifully written thirteenth century epic inhabited by memorable personalities who step from the past and feel gloriously present. -- Carol McGrath, author of The Damask Rose
An even greater than expected treat! Elizabeth Chadwick's work always delivers a combination of faultless historical research and astonishing insight. A Marriage of Lions turns the spotlight on one of the greatest heiresses of her generation, and her surprisingly successful arranged marriage to the King's notoriously unpopular half- brother. An unmitigated joy. -- Sara Cockerill, author of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Eleanor of Castile
Elizabeth Chadwick is a master at bringing history to life and making the characters live and breathe for today's readers. Fascinating history, the political concerns of war and the domestic concerns of medieval married life are welded together seamlessly. -- Deborah Swift, author of The Poison Keeper
Elizabeth Chadwick has a knack of getting into the heads and hearts of her characters, so that her books are impossible to put down. A Marriage of Lions is not to be missed, shining a light on the 13th century; the complex political manoeuvring, but also the family dynamics that coloured the politics. -- Sharon Bennett Connolly
When I read Elizabeth Chadwick's novels I always feel as if I'm looking through a window onto actual historical events, her writing is so vivid, and her research so superb. The portrait of William and Joanna's marriage, which grows and thrives despite the travails of war and terror, is quite masterful. -- Jane Johnson, author of The Sea Gate
Known for both her historical accuracy and bringing interesting, nuanced characters to life, Elizabeth Chadwick's latest novel is no different ... this is another must-read from Elizabeth Chadwick * Press & Journal *
Stunning. . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguing -- Barbara Erskine
Meticulous research and strong storytelling * Woman & Home *
Elizabeth Chadwick is without doubt the Queen of Medieval Fiction. A Marriage of Lions is captivating; a beautifully written thirteenth century epic inhabited by memorable personalities who step from the past and feel gloriously present. -- Carol McGrath, author of The Damask Rose
An even greater than expected treat! Elizabeth Chadwick's work always delivers a combination of faultless historical research and astonishing insight. A Marriage of Lions turns the spotlight on one of the greatest heiresses of her generation, and her surprisingly successful arranged marriage to the King's notoriously unpopular half- brother. An unmitigated joy. -- Sara Cockerill, author of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Eleanor of Castile
Elizabeth Chadwick is a master at bringing history to life and making the characters live and breathe for today's readers. Fascinating history, the political concerns of war and the domestic concerns of medieval married life are welded together seamlessly. -- Deborah Swift, author of The Poison Keeper
Elizabeth Chadwick has a knack of getting into the heads and hearts of her characters, so that her books are impossible to put down. A Marriage of Lions is not to be missed, shining a light on the 13th century; the complex political manoeuvring, but also the family dynamics that coloured the politics. -- Sharon Bennett Connolly
When I read Elizabeth Chadwick's novels I always feel as if I'm looking through a window onto actual historical events, her writing is so vivid, and her research so superb. The portrait of William and Joanna's marriage, which grows and thrives despite the travails of war and terror, is quite masterful. -- Jane Johnson, author of The Sea Gate
Love, loss, hatred, heartbreak and survival all play their part in this riveting adventure which sees Chadwick at her storytelling best. Don't miss it!
* Blackpool Gazette *Known for both her historical accuracy and bringing interesting, nuanced characters to life, Elizabeth Chadwick's latest novel is no different ... this is another must-read from Elizabeth Chadwick * Press & Journal *
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick lives in a cottage in the Vale of Belvoir in Nottinghamshire with her husband and their three dogs. Her first novel, The Wild Hunt, won a Betty Trask Award, To Defy a King won the Romantic Novelist Association's Historical Novel Prize and The Scarlet Lion was nominated by Richard Lee - founder of the Historical Novel Society - as one of the top ten historical novels of the last decade. She often lectures at conferences and historical venues, has been consulted for television documentaries and is a member of the Royal Historical Society. Keep in touch with Elizabeth via her website, her blogs or on social media. www.elizabethchadwick.com twitter: @chadwickauthor facebook: ElizabethChadwick
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| ISBN 13 | 9780751577587 |
| ISBN 10 | 0751577588 |
| Title | A Marriage of Lions |
| Author | Elizabeth Chadwick |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2021-09-09 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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