The Scarlet Lion
The Scarlet Lion by Elizabeth Chadwick, published by Sourcebooks Landmark in 2010, is an illustrated edition comprising 563 pages. This historical fiction continues the narrative of William Marshal, a skilled knight whose loyalty and prowess earn him favor among kings and the hand of Isabelle de Clare, a wealthy heiress. The story unfolds as William faces turmoil following the death of King Richard, leading to conflicts with the new king who seizes his lands and takes his sons hostage, testing the limits of loyalty and family.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of medieval life, power struggles, and the complexities of loyalty within the court. As William and Isabelle navigate the chaos, their journey reveals the personal and political stakes involved in their decisions. The book delves into themes of loyalty and rebellion, offering a vivid exploration of the historical context surrounding William Marshal’s life. This edition provides an engaging experience for those interested in biographical and historical narratives set in the medieval period.
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“Everyone who has raved about Elizabeth Chadwick as an author of historical novels is right.”–Devourer of Books on The Greatest Knight
In another remarkable work of medieval fiction, Elizabeth Chadwick continues the tale of The Greatest Knight, and shares a story of power, chaos, and the price of loyalty.
William Marshal’s skill with a sword and loyalty to his word have earned him the favor of kings, the lands of a magnate, and the hand of Isabelle de Clare, one of England’s wealthiest heiresses. But he is thrust back into the chaos of court when King Richard dies.
The vindictive new king clashes with William, claims the Marshal lands for the Crown–and takes two of William’s sons hostage. The price of his loyalty to the Crown suddenly seems too high and the very heart of William and Isabelle’s family is at stake. Fiercely intelligent and fearing for the man and marriage that light her life, Isabelle plunges with her husband down a rebellious path that will lead William to more power than he ever expected.
Brilliantly researched and deeply compelling, Elizabeth Chadwick delivers another masterpiece of medieval historical fiction, with favor, drama, and damaged loyalty that will keep you rapt until the very end.
“Elizabeth Chadwick is a gifted novelist and a dedicated researcher; it doesn’t get any better than that.”–Sharon Kay Penman, New York Times bestselling author
More Novels of Elizabeth Chadwick’s William Marshal:
The Greatest Knight
The Scarlet Lion
For the King’s Favor
Templar Silks
To Defy a King
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