Lords of the White Castle [Import] [Paperback]

Elizabeth Chadwick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2006

Based on a remarkable true story of honour, treachery and love spanning the turbulent reigns of four great Mediaeval kings. Award-winning author Elizabeth Chadwick brings the thirteenth century vividly to life in the tale of Fulke FitzWarin. From inexperienced young courtier to powerful Marcher lord, from loyal knight to dangerous outlaw, from lover of many women to faithful husband, Fulke's life story bursts across the page in authentic detail. A violent quarrel with Prince John, later King John, disrupts Fulke's life ambition to become 'Lord of the White Castle' and leads him to rebel. There are perils for John at every turn. No less dramatic is the dangerous love that Fulke harbours for Maude Walter, a wealthy widow whom John wants for himself. Negotiating a maze of deceit, treachery and shifting political alliances Fulke's striving is rewarded, but success is precarious. Personal tragedy follows the turbulence of the Magna Carta rebellion, culminating in the destruction of everything for which Fulke has fought. Yet even among the ashes he finds a reason to begin anew.

Product Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: SPHERE; New Ed edition (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0751539392
• ISBN-13: 978-0751539394
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1.8 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,313,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elizabeth Chadwick is a best selling, award winning author of historical fiction. A born storyteller, her first novel The Wild Hunt won a Betty Trask Award in 1990. She has been four times shortlisted for the RNA Award in the UK for the best mainstream romantic novel. Her book The Scarlet Lion was selected as one of the top ten works of historical fiction of the decade by Richard Lee, founder of The Historical Novel Society.

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I started reading Elizabeth Chadwich when I came across "The Greatest Knight" which is her story of William Marshall. After finishing that book, I read "For the Kin'gs Favor" and "To Defy A King", both of which are excellant reads. I then researched her and found this earlier book written by her and it none the less equals the aforewritten books. I have since ordered all her books and am sure I will love each and every one of them. Anyone who loves being transported back to medieval England and Wales should read this author. She is equal to Sharon Kay Penman and Stephen R Lawhead as wellas Bernard Cornwell.