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A Place Beyond Courage (William Marshal)

4.08 ( 12 Ratings by Goodreads)
A Place Beyond Courage (William Marshal)

A Place Beyond Courage (William Marshal)

4.08 (12 Ratings by Goodreads)
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The early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper, and royal servant John Fitz Gilbert Marshal is one of them. Raised high, as the kin of the deceased King Henry battle each other for England's throne, John reaps rich rewards but pays a terrible price for the choices he makes - as do his family. His wife, fragile, naive Aline is hopelessly unequipped to cope with the demands of a life lived on the edge and, when John is seriously injured in battle, her worst nightmare is realised. Sybilla, bright, forthright sister to the Earl of Salisbury, finds herself used as a bargaining counter when her brother seeks to seal a truce with his troublesome neighbour, John FitzGilbert. And then there is Sybilla's small son, William, seized hostage by the King for John's word of honour. But sometimes keeping your honour means breaking your word...
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Type Book
ISBN13 9781847440518
ISBN10 1847440517
Number Of Pages 544
Item Weight 661 g
Product Dimensions 142 x 46 x 220 mm
Publisher / Reseller Sphere
Format hardback
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Media Reviews

'The best writer of mediaeval fiction currently around' - HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW 'Elizabeth Chadwick knows exactly how to write convincing and compelling historical fiction' - Marina Oliver 'Chadwick's historical grasp is secure and vivid in this punchy prequel to her last two FitzGilbert epics...an absorbing narrative that canters along' - FINANCIAL TIMES 'Another wonderfully written, immensely moving and immaculately researched novel from an author who grows in stature with every book she writes' - LANCASHIRE EVENING POST 'Another example of how to write compelling historical fiction . . . by the best novelist in this genre' DRIFFIELD LEADER

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Author's Bio

Elizabeth Chadwick lives near Nottingham with her husband, two sons and assorted animals including cats, dog and guinea pigs. She is the author of 15 historical novels, four of which have been shortlisted for awards.

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