To Defy A King - Rilegato

Chadwick, Elizabeth

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1847442366 ISBN 13: 9781847442369

Casa editrice: Sphere, 2010

Riassunto

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 Marshal's 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 . . .

Magnificent in scope and detail, with characters that leap off the page, this is historical fiction at its finest.

Su questo libro

Recensione:

As always, Chadwick simply dazzles the reader with her superb characterisation, her ability to bring the period alive, so we feel as if we are walking alongside the characters, seeing what they see, hearing the tumult surrounding them - sharing in their agonies, and celebrating their joys. I cannot commend the work of Chadwick's highly enough - if you enjoy historical fiction, she will surely become a firm favourite, if she isn't already (Bookbag blog)

Chadwick skilfully weaves her impressive historical research into a gripping narrative (Daily Express)

Descrizione del libro:

A spell-binding historical novel set in the 13th century

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Sphere
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1847442366
• ISBN 13: 9781847442369
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 560