The Reckoning
The Reckoning by Sharon Kay Penman is a historical fiction novel published by Penguin in 1992. This reprint edition spans 580 pages and is presented in English. The book concludes the series that explores the conflict between the independent Welsh princes and the rising power of England, following the narratives established in Here be Dragons and Falls the Shadow.
Readers will encounter the prominent figures of King Edward I of England and Llewellyn II, the Prince of Wales, as they navigate a landscape filled with political intrigue and personal relationships. The narrative delves into Llewellyn’s enduring love for Ellen, the daughter of Simon De Montfort, while also portraying the complexities of Edward’s ambitions against both the Welsh and Scots. The interplay of personal and political drama shapes the story, offering insights into the historical context of this tumultuous period.
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This book completes the splendid sequence of novels on the struggle between the independent Welsh Princes and the growing English strength which began with Here be Dragons, continued with Falls the Shadow and is now completed with The Reckoning. The major figures in The Reckoning are the splendid dominant King of England, Edward I, and The Great Llewellyn II, Prince of Wales. His long love affair and eventual marriage with Ellen, daughter of Simon De Montfort, provides the strong emotional interest in the book, while the political machinations of Edward against the Welsh and the Scots, together with Llewellyn’s struggle to control the recalcitrant Welsh Princes provides the political and military drama.
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