The love story of William Marshal and his wife Isabelle de
Clare continues in this sequel to The
Greatest Knight. When King Richard dies, his younger brother, John, takes
the throne and brings his evil leadership to England. It is not long before William
falls out of favor trying to save his lands in Normandy governed by Philip II.
Along the way, we meet the children of William and Isabelle,
including the charming Mahelt (Matilda) who Chadwick fits perfectly into a
loving family as her father’s favorite daughter and the eldest girl. As a young
teenager, she is wed to Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk, just as her
parents leave for Isabelle’s lands in Ireland. (Mahelt will be the heroine in To Defy a King.)
The history of the 12th century comes alive in
this well-told and exciting story with vivid images, treachery and shifting alliances. William
and Isabelle attempt to steer a noble course through a sea of King John’s muck.
Like the others in the series, this one is definitely worth reading! Just superb!
The Marshal Novels:
A Place Beyond Courage
The Greatest Knight
The Scarlet Lion
The Time of Singing (The King’s Favor in the US)
To Defy a King
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