Shadow on the Crown
Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell, published by Harper in 2014, is a historical fiction novel set in the year 1001. The story follows King Aethelred, who, after losing his queen, must navigate a treacherous political landscape to secure his crown. Faced with competing interests from powerful men in the north and south, he must choose a bride carefully, as this decision could alter the course of history. Emma, his prospective bride from Normandy, finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger, where every choice she makes could have dire consequences for those she loves.
Readers will discover a narrative rich in themes of political maneuvering, war, and romance, as Bracewell explores the complexities of loyalty and betrayal within a medieval context. The novel delves into the lives of its characters against a backdrop of historical events, revealing how personal ambitions and desires intertwine with the fate of nations. With 511 pages, this edition offers an immersive experience into a world where love and power collide, making it a significant addition to the genre of historical fiction.
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Mystery fiction. Detective and mystery stories. Historical fiction. The year is 1001 and King Aethlred, a man haunted by his past and troubled by his future has lost his queen. To protect his lands and to retain his very crown he must chose his bride with care.The men with lands in the north would wed him to Elgiva, daughter of Aelfhelm, who is as beautiful as she is ambitious, but the men with lands in the south would urge him to look beyond the narrow sea to Normandy for a bride. The prophecies state that Aelthred’s choice will change history and his advisors will stop at nothing to protect their interests. So when Emma, his Normandy Bride, is offered as the pawn in this game of intrigue and revenge, she understands that her every choice could mean death for those that she loves, and that her enemies lie not only in her court and her chamber, but even in her bed. Shadow on the Crown is an epic tale of intrigue, war, and unrequited love. Patricia Bracewell, an outstanding new voice in historic fiction, weaves together a plot that spans countries and dynasties to extraordinary dramatic effect.
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