To Defy a King - Elizabeth Chadwick • BookLikes (ISBN:1847442366)

To Defy a King

by: Elizabeth Chadwick (author)

4.18 85

Format: hardcover

ISBN: 9781847442369 (1847442366)

Publish date: May 6th 2010

Publisher: Sphere

Pages no: 520

Edition language: English

Category:

Fantasy, European Literature, British Literature, Historical Fiction, Romance, Medieval, Historical Romance

Series: William Marshal (#5)

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Chris' Fish Place rated it

9 years ago

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A bit predictable, but enjoyable enough. I liked the focus on the female characters in relation to power.

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Toni rated it

11 years ago

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Book 4 (5) in the William Marshal series This is an excellently crafted historical fiction that span the years 1204-1218 and tells the story of Mahelt, the eldest daughter of William Marshall. The novel begins with Mahelt’s betrothal to Hugh Bigod the Earl of Norfolk’s son, this union is expec...

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A Tale of Two Pages rated it

12 years ago

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Great read! This is quite a different look into daily life under King John. One family in particular is in the middle of trying to figure out how to make life better under his rule. Mahelt Marshall is not just anyone, she is the daughter of William Marshall, trusted advisor of the king. However, lif...

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