US Release Date: September 1, 2009
Based on fact, this is the story of William Marshal, the greatest knight of the Middle Ages, unsurpassed in the tourneys, adeptly manoeuvring through the colourful, dangerous world of Angevin politics to become one of the most powerful magnates of the realm and eventually regent of England. From minor beginnings and a narrow escape from death in childhood, William Marshal steadily rises through the ranks to become tutor in arms to the son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. A champion on the tourney field, William must face the danger and petty jealousy targeting a royal favourite. Dogged by scandal, banished from court, his services are nevertheless sought throughout Europe and when William's honour is vindicated, he returns to court and wins greater acclaim and power than before. A crusader and the only knight ever to unhorse the legendary Richard Coeur de Lion, William's courage and steadfastness are rewarded by the hand in marriage of Anglo-Irish heiress Isobel de Clare, 19 years old, the grandaughter of kings and his equal in every way.
US Release Date: September 1, 2009
Inspired by a grisly discovery in the nineteenth century, The King's General was the first of du Maurier's novels to be written at Menabilly, the model for Manderley in Rebecca. Set in the seventeenth century, it tells the story of a country and a family riven by war, and features one of fiction's most original heroines. Honor Harris is only eighteen when she first meets Richard Grenvile, proud, reckless - and utterly captivating. But following a riding accident, Honor must reconcile herself to a life alone. As Richard rises through the ranks of the army, marries and makes enemies, Honor remains true to him, and finally discovers the secret of Menabilly.
I'm looking forward to the Chadwick book! Maybe I'll be ready for some good historical fiction again by the time that comes out. :-)
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I just ordered a used copy of "The Greatest Knight" to ship from the UK - general consensus says this one is exemplary.
ReplyDeleteI hope The Greatest Knight sells well and we see more of her books available in the US. She's tops with me.
ReplyDeleteI recently read The King's General and loved it. A very different love story.
Yeah! misfit's blogging and commenting!
ReplyDeleteSame here with Chadwick...I'm trying to covert as many people as I can =) Glad to hear that you liked the duMaurier...I'm looking forward to it too!
Judy - for once, the general consensus is spot on!
ReplyDeleteLezlie - I think you would really enjoy it and look forward to seeing what you think.
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ReplyDeleteI've read THE GREATEST KNIGHT and THE SCARLET LION -- and now I want to read all of EC's novels!!
ReplyDeletetwo more for the TBR.
ReplyDeleteI knew du Maurier wrote other books, but didn't know what they were. I would actually like to re-read Rebecca now that I'm older.
Thank you for keeping us informed Amy.
I too am really hoping that The Greatest Knight sells really well so that there can be ongoing success in the US for Elizabeth Chadwick. I really enjoy her books and I am sure that there are plenty of other HF fans who would love them too!
ReplyDeleteI am a total Elizabeth Chadwick fan, I have every book of hers but have only read 4 so far. The Greatest Knight & The Love Knot were fantastic... you know the ones, books that you want to be buried with LOL.
ReplyDeletePS The Book Depository in UK has all the Elizabeth Chadwick novels and worldwide free postage.