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An auspicious match, an invitation to war. 'Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride' Daily Telegraph * England, 1238 Raised at the court of King Henry III as a chamber lady to the queen, young Joanna of Swanscombe's life changes forever when she comes into an inheritance far above all expectations, including her own. Now a wealthy heiress, Joanna's arranged marriage to the King's charming, tournament-loving half-brother William de Valence immediately stokes the flames of political unrest as more established courtiers object to the privileges bestowed on newcomers. As Joanna and William strive to build a life together, England descends into a bitter civil war. In mortal danger, William is forced to run for his life, and Joanna is left with only her wit and courage to outfox their enemies and prevent them from destroying her husband, her family, and their fortunes. Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick '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, , Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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This is another wonderful tale from Chadwick. Joanna is a very minor figure in history but she was at the heart of the Barons' Revolt of the 13th century and Chadwick uses her as a device for exploring this era in more detail. There are not many books set in this period and most tend to support the cause of the nobles however this is more skewed to the Royal family focusing as it does on the wife of one of the french interlopers. Little is known of Joanna but Chadwick fleshes her out well and this is a really entertaining and well-researched book. ( )