King Henry II had the power to take any young woman as his mistress that he wanted. Even easier if she is his ward. So, Henry claims 15-year-old Ida de Tosney, forever changing her life. As a royal concubine, she is treated well, though some call her “the king’s whore”. After she gives birth to Henry’s son, Ida wants out. She would have an honorable man and a family of her own. But the king forces her to give up her new son if she is to go.
Roger Bigod arrives at King Henry’s court to settle a bitter inheritance dispute for the title Earl of Norfolk with his half-brothers. Already an acclaimed warrior, Roger is smitten by Ida. She sees in Roger a chance to begin a new life with an honorable man. But their love will be tested in the difficult times in which they are living.
Chadwick brings the era to life and provides us with a great “prequel” to the William Marshall series. This intriguing story tells of the court intrigue, battles and treachery that surrounds the Plantagenet court as Henry dies and his son, Richard, takes the throne. A great read!
The William Marshal series:
For the King’s Favor
The Greatest Knight
The Scarlet Lion
For the King's Favor
Templar Silks
To Defy a King
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