Prolific historical novelist Chadwick's latest (after To Defy a King) delves deep into the political intrigue of 12th-century Britain after the death of Henry I, and the contest for the throne between Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois. After the death of her husband, the Emperor of Germany, Matilda returns to England, where Henry I declares her as his successor. But Matilda's cousin Stephen, hungry for power and, like others, unhappy with the idea of a female ruler, makes a successful grab for the throne. Now unhappily remarried to the equally greedy and unpleasant Geoffrey of Anjou, Matilda works to reclaim her crown. Partly for her own honor, but also to ensure the succession of her sons, she launches England into a bloody civil war. Chadwick's depiction of the Middle Ages is sure and subtle, building the reality of daily life with ease, and her skill in imagining the private conversations that led to the great decisions of their time is enjoyable. Though the complexity of the plot drowns what little personality the characters have time to develop, the pace of the story and Chadwick's solid research will engage fans of heavy historical fiction. (Sept.)
From New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick comes a gripping, never-before-told, medieval
battle of the sexes that sheds light on one of medieval royalty's most fascinating women-Queen Matilda.
1135, England: Matilda, daughter of Henry I, knows that there are those who will not accept her as England's
queen when her father dies. But the men who support her rival, and cousin, Stephen do not know the iron will
that drives her. She will win her inheritance against all odds, and despite all men.
Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, is now married to a warrior who is fighting to keep
Matilda off the throne. But Adeliza knows that Britain's crown belongs to a woman this time.
Both women will stand and fight for what they know is right for England's royalty. But for Matilda, pride comes
before a fall. And for Adeliza, even the deepest love is no proof against fate.
Written with great historical accuracy, Lady of the English is a captivating novel of Medieval England. Fans
of Philippa Gregory, Susanna Kearsley, Hilary Mantel, and Diana Gabaldon will be spellbound by this vividly
detailed look into medieval history.
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battle of the sexes that sheds light on one of medieval royalty's most fascinating women-Queen Matilda.
1135, England: Matilda, daughter of Henry I, knows that there are those who will not accept her as England's
queen when her father dies. But the men who support her rival, and cousin, Stephen do not know the iron will
that drives her. She will win her inheritance against all odds, and despite all men.
Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, is now married to a warrior who is fighting to keep
Matilda off the throne. But Adeliza knows that Britain's crown belongs to a woman this time.
Both women will stand and fight for what they know is right for England's royalty. But for Matilda, pride comes
before a fall. And for Adeliza, even the deepest love is no proof against fate.
Written with great historical accuracy, Lady of the English is a captivating novel of Medieval England. Fans
of Philippa Gregory, Susanna Kearsley, Hilary Mantel, and Diana Gabaldon will be spellbound by this vividly
detailed look into medieval history.
Lady of the English
From New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick comes a gripping, never-before-told, medieval
battle of the sexes that sheds light on one of medieval royalty's most fascinating women-Queen Matilda.
1135, England: Matilda, daughter of Henry I, knows that there are those who will not accept her as England's
queen when her father dies. But the men who support her rival, and cousin, Stephen do not know the iron will
that drives her. She will win her inheritance against all odds, and despite all men.
Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, is now married to a warrior who is fighting to keep
Matilda off the throne. But Adeliza knows that Britain's crown belongs to a woman this time.
Both women will stand and fight for what they know is right for England's royalty. But for Matilda, pride comes
before a fall. And for Adeliza, even the deepest love is no proof against fate.
Written with great historical accuracy, Lady of the English is a captivating novel of Medieval England. Fans
of Philippa Gregory, Susanna Kearsley, Hilary Mantel, and Diana Gabaldon will be spellbound by this vividly
detailed look into medieval history.
battle of the sexes that sheds light on one of medieval royalty's most fascinating women-Queen Matilda.
1135, England: Matilda, daughter of Henry I, knows that there are those who will not accept her as England's
queen when her father dies. But the men who support her rival, and cousin, Stephen do not know the iron will
that drives her. She will win her inheritance against all odds, and despite all men.
Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, is now married to a warrior who is fighting to keep
Matilda off the throne. But Adeliza knows that Britain's crown belongs to a woman this time.
Both women will stand and fight for what they know is right for England's royalty. But for Matilda, pride comes
before a fall. And for Adeliza, even the deepest love is no proof against fate.
Written with great historical accuracy, Lady of the English is a captivating novel of Medieval England. Fans
of Philippa Gregory, Susanna Kearsley, Hilary Mantel, and Diana Gabaldon will be spellbound by this vividly
detailed look into medieval history.
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BN ID: | 2940190806281 |
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Publisher: | Recorded Books, LLC |
Publication date: | 12/10/2024 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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