Shadow on the Crown
Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell, published by Penguin in 2013, is a historical fiction novel that unfolds the story of Emma of Normandy, a young medieval queen. At just fifteen, Emma arrives in England to marry the much older King Athelred, whom she meets for the first time at their wedding. As she navigates the complexities of a treacherous court filled with mistrust and rivalry, Emma must secure her position as queen while facing numerous challenges, including a hostile husband and resentful stepsons.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of power and forbidden love against the backdrop of medieval politics. Emma’s journey is marked by her efforts to forge alliances and win the affection of the English people, all while grappling with her growing feelings for another man and the looming threat of a Viking invasion. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English, offering a captivating blend of action, romance, and Gothic elements based on real historical events.
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A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen
In 1002, fifteen�-year-old Emma of Normandy crosses the Narrow Sea to wed the much older King Athelred of England, whom she meets for the first time at the church door. Thrust into an unfamiliar and treacherous court, with a husband who mistrusts her, stepsons who resent her and a bewitching rival who covets her crown, Emma must defend herself against her enemies and secure her status as queen by bearing a son.
Determined to outmaneuver her adversaries, Emma forges alliances with influential men at court and wins the affection of the English people. But her growing love for a man who is not her husband and the imminent threat of a Viking invasion jeopardize both her crown and her life.
Based on real events recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the perfect antidote to Tudor fatigue, Shadow on the Crown is packed with nonstop action, romance, and plenty of deliciously creepy Gothic flavor.
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