Elizabeth Chadwick Livres

William Marshal's prowess and loyalty as a knight in the English royal household has been rewarded by marriage to Isabelle de Clare, heiress to great estates in England, Normandy and Ireland. The couple's contentment and security is shattered when King Richard dies. He is succeeded by his brother John who takes the Marshals's sons hostage and seizes their lands. The conflict between remaining loyal and rebelling over these injustices threatens to tear William and Isabelle's marriage apart and ruin their lives.

England, 1176 Imprisoned by her husband, King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of England, refuses to let her powerful husband bully her into submission, even as he forces her away from her children and her birthright. Freed only by Henry's death, Eleanor becomes dowager Queen of England. But the competition for land and power that Henry stirred up among his sons has intensified to a dangerous rivalry. Eleanor will need every ounce of courage and fortitude as she crosses the Alps in winter to bring Richard his bride, and travels medieval Europe to ransom her beloved son. But even her indomitable spirit will be tested to its limits as she attempts to keep the peace between her warring sons, and find a place in the centres of power for her daughters. Eleanor of Aquitaine's powerful story is brought to a triumphant and beautiful close by much-loved author Elizabeth Chadwick

A Bittersweet Tale of Love, Loss, and the Power of Royalty When Roger Bigod arrives at King Henry II's court to settle a bitter inheritance dispute, he becomes enchanted with Ida de Tosney, young mistress to the powerful king. A victim of Henry's seduction and the mother of his son, Ida sees in Roger a chance to begin a new life. But Ida pays an agonizing price when she leaves the king, and as Roger's importance grows and he gains an earldom, their marriage comes under increasing strain. Based on the true story of a royal mistress and the young lord she chose to marry, For the King's Favor is Elizabeth Chadwick at her best. "The best writer of medieval fiction currently around." --Richard Lee, Historical Novel Society "An author who makes historical fiction come gloriously alive." --Times of London "Everyone who has raved about Elizabeth Chadwick as an author of historical novels is right." --Devourer of Books Blog "I rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton." --Sharon Kay Penman, New York Times bestselling author of Devil's Brood

Let prize-winning, bestselling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick transport you to 1093, to Wales. There you will meet Nesta, a woman trying to survive in a man's world - a world where the men who would protect her are dead and banished.

A tale of love, betrayal, conflict and loss across two generations, set during the Norman Conquest.

It is the winter of 1154 and Eleanor, Queen of England, is biding her time. While her husband King Henry II battles for land across the channel, Eleanor fulfils her duty as acting ruler and bearer of royal children. But she wants to be more than this - if only Henry would let her. Instead, Henry belittles and excludes her, falling for a young mistress and leaving Eleanor side-lined and angry. And as her sons become young men, frustrated at Henry's hoarding of power, Eleanor is forced into a rebellion of devastating consequences. She knows how much Henry needs her, but does Henry know himself? Overflowing with scandal, politics, sex, triumphs and tragedies, THE WINTER CROWN is the much-awaited new novel in this trilogy and a rich, compelling story in its own right.

An awkward misfit, nine-year-old Fulke FitzWarin leaves his family for the household of Joscelin de Dinan, Lord of Ludlow. Once there, he begins to learn the knightly arts which he desperately hopes will free him from the shadows of his past. Joscelin's youngest daughter, Hawise, befriends Fulke when he most needs it. But as the years pass, an enemy to Ludlow changes their friendship unalterably, forcing them onto opposite sides of a cruel divide. When the menace to Ludlow intensifies, Fulke must confront the future head on or fail on all counts, all the while desperate to know if Hawise stands with or against him.

Historical fact and fiction are entwined in this engrossing story about the infamous William Marshal. He was the penniless young knight who was plucked from obscurity to become a royal favourite and went on to be described as 'the true Lancelot'. This is the fascinating fictionalised story of the jealousies, romance and conflict within the royal court that led to him becoming a forgotten hero.

Stefan and Hervi are half-brothers who meet in France, Stefan becomes Hervi's squire and joins his band of immoral travellers. Stefan befriends a girl, Monday, who becomes pregnant by him but goes to England as the mistress of King John. The couple are later reunited and now older, fall in love.

From acclaimed novelist Elizabeth Chadwick comes a story of huge emotional power set against the road to Magna Carta and the fight to bring a tyrant king to heel. The privileged daughter of one of the most powerful men in England, Mahelt Marshal's life changes dramatically when her father is suspected of treachery by King John. Her brothers become hostages and Mahelt is married to Hugh Bigod, heir to the earldom of Norfolk. Adapting to her new life is hard, but Mahelt comes to love Hugh deeply; however, defying her father-in-law brings disgrace and heartbreak. When King John sets out to subdue the Bigods, Mahelt faces a heartbreaking battle, fearing neither she, nor her marriage, is likely to survive the outcome . . . Winner of the RNA Historical Novel Award 2011, TO DEFY A KING is magnificent in scope and detail, with characters that leap off the page - this is historical fiction at its finest.

It is the winter of 1154 and Eleanor, Queen of England, is biding her time. While her husband King Henry II battles for land across the channel, Eleanor fulfils her duty as acting ruler and bearer of royal children. But she wants to be more than this - if only Henry would let her. Instead, Henry belittles and excludes her, falling for a young mistress and leaving Eleanor side-lined and angry. And as her sons become young men, frustrated at Henry's hoarding of power, Eleanor is forced into a rebellion of devastating consequences. She knows how much Henry needs her, but does Henry know himself Overflowing with scandal, politics, sex, triumphs and tragedies, The Winter Crown is the much-awaited new novel in this trilogy and a rich, compelling story in its own right

Sabin FitzSimon, disgraced son of an earl, has the opportunity to rebuild his career and salvage his reputation when the knight Edmund Strongfist leaves for the Holy Land to offer his sword and services to the King of Jerusalem. He asks Sabin to join him. Sabin is warned to keep away from Strongfist's daughter Annais, which he does but with a feeling of regret, for he is attracted to Annais's spirit, her courage and wonderful harp playing. The Holy Land brings its own share of trials for Sabin. The land is in a turmoil of constant warfare and following the capture of the King, Sabin is forced to take command of the fortress of Montabard and marry its recently widowed chateleine.

1338: England has declared war on France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, says goodbye to her family and travels overseas with the royal court for the first time. Once in Antwerp, she is captivated by talented household knight, Thomas Holland, just as he in turn is powerfully drawn to her. Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage and locked away from the world. Then Thomas returns, and the real fight begins. As hostile family members battle to keep Jeanette and Thomas apart, the defiant lovers vow to be reunited - whatever the cost... From the award-winning and bestselling author, Elizabeth Chadwick, comes an epic love story set against the tumultuous backdrop of high chivalry, deadly warfare, devastating plague, and savage rivalry in the fourteenth century - the first of two parts telling the remarkable story of a woman who rose from royal rebel to formidable influence.

Historisk roman. About thirteen-year-old Eleanor of Aquitaine, who is forced to marry Prince Louis of France - a marriage she does not want, and when a death thrusts her into the role of queen in 1137, she faces scandal, forbidden love, and the complexities of the ruthless French court

Queen Adeliza is married to a warrior who supports Stephen, grandson of the Conqueror, while her stepdaughter, Empress Matilda, will let no one, not even Stephen himself, stand in the way of her inheritance.

In her new standalone novel Elizabeth Chadwick brings to life one of history's forgotten figures - the fearless Irish princess and unsung heroine Aoife MacMurchada - as she did with her bestselling Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy.

In her new standalone novel Elizabeth Chadwick brings to life history's forgotten figures - the power couple William and Joanna de Valance - as she did with her bestselling Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy.

A violent quarrel with the future King John destroys the young Fulke FitzWarin's greatest ambition: to become Lord of the White Castle. Instead of accepting his fate, Fulke rebels. But the danger pursuing Fulke reaches new heights as he begins a passionate love affair with Maude Walter - the wealthy widow chosen by John himself. Negotiating a maze of deceit, treachery and shifting alliances, Fulke's route to success is fraught. And when the turmoil of the Magna Carta rebellion combines with a shocking tragedy, everything Fulke has fought for is thrown into the path of destruction.

Blending real historical characters and situations, Elizabeth Chadwick's latest novel takes readers back in time to life and love in the eleventh century.

In the wild, windswept Welsh marches a noble young lord rides homewards, embittered, angry and in danger. He is Guyon, lord of Ledworth, heir to threatened lands, husband-to-be of Judith of Ravenstow. Their union will save his lands - but they have yet to meet... For this is Wales at the turn of the twelfth century. Dynasties forge and fight, and behind the precarious throne of William Rufus political intrigue is raging. Caught amidst the violence are Judith and Guyon, bound together yet poles apart. But when a dark secret from the past is revealed and the full horror of war crashes over Guyon and Judith, they are forced to face insurmountable odds. Together...

A forbidden love takes England to the brink of war . . .

A spell-binding historical novel set in the 12th century

Whilst mediaeval England does battle against itself in the throes of civil war, a young midwife fights for her life in this hostile land.

This is a unique account of the fabled love between Lancelot Du Lac and Guinevere, Lady of Leonesse, replete with all the beloved characters of the Camelot legend. The superstar cast in this major motion picture by Columbia Pictures is sure to bring this sweeping tale to vivid life on-screen, starring Richard Gere, Sean Connery and Julia Ormond.

Despite having signed the Magna Carta and made promises to mend his ways, there is still great dissatisfaction with King John's rule. Among the rebellious nobles is young Nicholas de Caen. While fighting John's troops, he is captured, but during the trip back to be questioned, the treacherous marshes cause trouble and Nicholas and King John's treasure are both lost. Nicholas is injured and ends up at a nunnery where he is nursed by Miriel of Wisbech. News of the lost treasure comes to them and the nuns realise the young man they are looking after probably knows something about this...

The year is 1173. King Henry's efforts to crush his rebellious sons ignite bloody border skirmishes throughout the land. Yet it is a time of triumph for mercenary Josceline de Gael, bastard son of the king's most trusted ally. Victorious on the battlefield, de Gael suffers sweet defeat when his heart is conquered by the lovely Linnet de Montsorrel. But their love will find its greatest challenge as the torments of jealousy, suspicion, pride - and an enemy from beyond the grave - threaten all they hold dear.

Matilda, daughter of Henry I, knows that there are those who will not accept her as England's queen when her father dies. But the men who support her rival Stephen do not know the iron will that drives her. Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, is now married to a warrior who fights to keep Matilda off the throne. But Adeliza, born with a strength that can sustain her through heartrending pain, knows that the crown belongs to a woman this time.

The Coming of the Wolf is the long-awaited prequel to Elizabeth Chadwick's bestselling and beloved first novel The Wild Hunt. Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick 'An author who makes history come gloriously alive' The Times 'Stunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguing' Barbara Erskine 'Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride' Daily Telegraph 'I rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton' Sharon Kay Penman 'Enjoyable and sensuous' Daily Mail 'Meticulous research and strong storytelling' Woman & Home 'A riveting read . . . A glorious adventure not to be missed!' Candis

A mediaeval historical saga set in 13th century France.

Poznajcie kr�lową tysiąclecia! Historia kobiety, kt�ra zmieniła bieg dziej�w Europy.Eleonora Akwitańska, kr�lowa Francji i Anglii, żyła ponad osiemset lat temu, lecz do dziś fascynuje wsp�łczesnych.Swoją niezłomną wolą doprowadziła do unieważnienia nieudanego małżeństwa, była kobietą ambitną, mądrą i wykształconą, potrafiła czerpać radość z miłości. Elizabeth Chadwick z życia średniowiecznej kr�lowej, matki Ryszarda Lwie Serce, uczyniła pasjonującą i pełną emocji opowieść, na wskroś wiarygodną, bo opartą na źr�dłach, kt�re dotrwały do naszych czas�w.Alienor ma trzynaście lat. Przyszłość młodej i pięknej dziedziczki akwitańskiej wydaje się usłana r�żami, lecz gdy w 1137 roku umiera jej ukochany ojciec, dziewczyna zostaje zmuszona do ślubu z koregentem Francji Ludwikiem, zaledwie dwa lata starszym od niej. Wkr�tce młodziutka para samodzielnie zasiądzie na francuskim tronie.

Historický román z Anglie 12. století. Roger Bigod je mladý, ambiciózní šlechtic, vyštvaný nevlastní matkou z rodného domu. Stane se rytířem krále Jindřicha II. a doufá, že v jeho službách dobude panství zpět. Zamiluje se však do královy milenky, krásné Idy de Tosney. Prvotní přitažlivost přeroste ve vášnivou lásku, která je však ohrožována odloučením, steskem Idy po synovi, kterého musela opustit, a nekončícími útoky Rogerovy macechy.

Anglie, 1148. Neohrabaný a plachý Brunin FitzWarin stojí ve stínu svých bratrů a jeho pyšná, panovačná babička ho přehlíží. V deseti letech ho otec pošle na výchovu do domácnosti Joscelina z Dinanu, pána na Ludlow. Hawise, Joscelinova nejmladší dcera, se s Bruninem rychle spřátelí a jejich cit přerůstá v lásku, ale do životů všech zasáhne zuřivý boj o anglickou korunu, v němž se Joscelin s Bruninem postaví na stranu Jindřicha z Anjou. Panství Ludlow mezitím ohrožuje Joscelinův rival Gilbert de Lacy a i Brunin si stihne nadělat nepřátele. Musí využít všeho, co se naučil, aby získal naději na budoucnost s milovanou ženou a konečně se přesvědčil, zda ho Hawise skutečně miluje...

Mahelt Marshalová je nejen krásná nejstarší dcera nejmocnějšího anglického barona, ale i odvážná a nezávislá žena, která se odmítá stát pouhou figurkou na šachovnici mužů. Když otec upadne u krále Jana Bezzemka v nemilost, její život se dramaticky změní. Dívka musí ve čtrnácti opustit domov a provdat se. Hugh Bigod je sice nejstarším synem bohatého hraběte z Norfolku, takže jí otec nemohl vybrat lepšího ženicha, ale dokáže si dědic ohromného panství získat její důvěru a oddanost?

Zwei Feinde müssen lernen, einander zu vertrauen, wenn sie überleben wollen ... Die walisischen Grenzen, 1069: Als ihr Zuhause von brutalen normannischen Eindringlingen überfallen wird, ist Lady Christen gezwungen, den Tod ihres geliebten Ehemannes mitanzusehen. Es scheint, der Albtraum sei vorbei, als der Anführer Miles Le Gallois den Angriff abbricht. Doch der Normanne hat Christens Bruder in seiner Gewalt und schlägt ihr einen Deal vor: Er lässt ihren Bruder leben, wenn sie den Normannen heiratet. Christen geht wohl oder übel auf das Angebot ein. Und so ist sie plötzlich mit ihrem Feind verheiratet. Doch dieses Bündnis stößt auf Missbilligung und ruft von allen Seiten Widersacher auf den Plan ... Weitere Romane von Elizabeth Chadwick (Auswahl): Die irische Prinzessin Der letzte Auftrag des Ritters Das Vermächtnis der Königin

Dějištěm milostného příběhu je Anglie začátkem třináctého století. Mladý rytíř Fulke je pro svého otce jedinou nadějí k znovuzískání rodinného sídla. Díky nenávisti následníka trůnu se však z Fulkeho stává pronásledovaný psanec...

Doba vlády krále Jana v Anglii na počátku 13. století byla bouřlivá a složitá. Miriel Weaverová na příkaz svého nevlastního otce odchází do kláštera svaté Kateřiny, s přísahou, že odtud jednoho dne uteče. V klášteře pomáhala sestře Godefe a sestře Margaretě ve šitále. Jezdily mimo klášter ošetřovat nemocné. Jednoho dne uviděly ležet muže promrzlého na kost na trávě. Miriel se ihned rozhodla, že ho nenechá umřít a s pomocí sestry Godefe ho odvezou do kláštera. A právě tady osud svede dohromady klášterní novicku Miriel Weaverovou a Nicholase de Caena, který byl uvězněn za vzpouru proti královské moci.

14. října 1066 padl v bitvě u Hastingsu poslední král Harold II. a na anglický trůn usedl jeho přemožitel, normanský vévoda Vilém, pozdější král Vilém I. Dobyvatel. Angličtí šlechticové, kteří přežili, mu museli buď odpřisáhnout věrnost, nebo odejít do vyhnanství. Ty nejvýznamnější pak s sebou odvezl přes La Manche do Normandie jako rukojmí, aby si zajistil mír v nově nabytém království a poslušnost jeho obyvatel. Tak se o masopustu roku 1067 v Rouenu setká mladý hrabě Waltheof z Huntingdonu s Judith, krásnou Vilémovou neteří, a s bezděčným přispěním královského panoše Simona de Senlis mezi nimi vzplane láska, která se pro oba stane osudovou…

William Marshal, králův rytíř, je na konci svého dlouhého a slavného života. Jeho posledním přáním je, aby mu jeho věrný služebník přinesl hedvábí, které si před třiceti lety přivezl ze Svaté země. Je načase, aby naplnil svou přísahu Řádu templářů a odešel jako jejich věrný řeholník. Vzpomínky ho vrací zpět do minulosti, kdy vykonal pouť do Jeruzaléma — nejsvatějšího města ze všech. Společně se svým bratrem Ancelem se vydali na nebezpečnou cestu. Zapleteni do politických machinací a intrik místních vládců, obklopeni krutými nepříteli, snaží se uhájit čest a slávu svého krále v jedné nejkrvavějších etap lidské historie. Za návrat do Anglie budou muset však zaplatit vysokou cenu.

Historischer Schmökerstoff vom Feinsten! England, 1238. Die junge Joanna wächst behütet am Hof von König Heinrich III. auf, als Hofdame der Königin. Eines Tages bekommt sie eine Nachricht, die alles verändert: Gänzlich unerwartet wird sie zur Erbin von Ländereien und Besitztümern. Damit steht sie als eine vielversprechende Kandidatin auf dem Heiratsmarkt da. Der König, dem sie sehr am Herzen liegt, bemüht sich einen guten Ehemann für sie auszusuchen. Die Wahl fällt auf William de Valence, seinen jüngsten Halbbruder. Während Joanna und William versuchen, sich ein gemeinsames Leben aufzubauen, versinkt England im Bürgerkrieg. William ist gezwungen zu fliehen, und Joanna bleiben nur ihr Verstand und ihr Mut, um die Feinde zu überlisten … Sie lesen gern gut recherchierte und opulente historische Bücher? Verpassen Sie nicht die anderen Romane von Elizabeth Chadwick!

Cuore impavido, nobiltà d'animo, lealtà incondizionata. Non ne esistono tanti, ma almeno uno è sicuramente vissuto tra Francia e Inghilterra nella seconda metà del 1100. Il suo nome è William Marshall e fu definito il più grande cavaliere del medioevo. In un mondo pericoloso, pieno di ombre e di complotti, William, di estrazione nobile ancorché modesta, diventa cavaliere di tornei, eroe di mille battaglie, consigliere e reggente alla corte d'Inghilterra. Il libro narra le gesta dell'eroe e dell'uomo dentro all'eroe, armato di corazza ma anche di intime passioni.

Um seine Seele zu retten, muss er einen gefährlichen Weg zurücklegen ... Ein langes, ruhmreiches Leben neigt sich dem Ende, doch William Marshall hat einen letzten Auftrag: Sein Knappe soll die Seide, die er als junger Mann in Jerusalem selbst gewoben hat, zum Orden der Templer bringen. Während er darauf wartet, dass seine letzte ritterliche Pflicht erfüllt wird, erinnert er sich an seine Vergangenheit. Denn er trat einst die lange Reise nach Jerusalem an, um seinem geliebten Prinzen ein Gelübde zu erfüllen. Doch die dunklen Pfade, auf denen er wanderte, brachten ihm neben großer Leidenschaft auch großen Verlust. Und doch wurde William Marshall in der heiligsten und gefährlichsten Stadt der Welt zum größten Ritter aller Zeiten …