Chadwick, Elizabeth
The Scarlet Lion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780751536591
- author:
- Chadwick, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sphere
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.9 x 3.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Marshal's life has been one of loyalty and service, rewarded by the hand in marriage to Isabelle de Clare. As a powerful magnate, he has navigated the complexities of royal politics, weathering the absence of his king on crusade and serving him on campaign in Normandy. However, the stability of his marriage and family is threatened when the king dies and his brother John becomes ruler, sparking rebellion throughout the Angevin domains. As tensions escalate, William and Isabelle are forced to distance themselves from their sons, who are held hostage by their brother. The conflict between remaining loyal and rebelling over injustices committed puts a strain on their marriage and family, leaving William and Isabelle to confront the difficult choices ahead. A gripping historical novel, The Scarlet Lion explores the complexities of loyalty, power, and family in the tumultuous world of medieval England.
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