To Defy a King
To Defy a King by Elizabeth Chadwick is a historical novel published by Sourcebooks Landmark in 2011, featuring 544 pages in English. This fifth installment in Chadwick’s William Marshal series centers on Mahelt Marshal, the spirited daughter of England’s greatest knight. Set against the backdrop of medieval England, the story unfolds as Mahelt’s life is upended when her father falls out of favor with King John, leading to a series of events that challenge her loyalty and sense of family.
Readers will find a richly detailed narrative that explores themes of family, loyalty, and betrayal. As Mahelt navigates her evolving relationship with Hugh Bigod, heir to nobility, she faces the complexities of her new life amid the pressures from both her birth family and her marriage. The novel immerses readers in the historical context of the time, offering insights into the struggles of a noble woman caught in a tumultuous world.
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ROMANTIC NOVELIST’S ASSOCIATION’S HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR
“The best writer of medieval fiction currently around.”–Historical Novels Review
The fifth book in bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick’s William Marshal series, To Defy is King is a riveting historical novel of family, loyalty and betrayal, featuring the daughter of medieval England’s Greatest Knight.
The spirited daughter of England’s greatest knight, Mahelt Marshal, lives a privileged medieval life. But when her beloved father falls out with the volatile and dangerous King John, her world is shattered. The king takes her brothers hostage and Mahelt’s planned marriage to Hugh Bigod, heir to nobility, takes place sooner than she expected.
Mahelt and Hugh come to care for each other deeply, but Hugh’s strict father clashes with the rebellious Mahelt. When more harsh demands from the British royalty threaten to tear the couple’s lives apart, Mahelt finds herself facing her worst fears alone. Caught between the family she was born in and the family she married into, Mahelt is uncertain if she–or her marriage–will survive.
Written with vivid detail and great historical accuracy, To Defy a King is an immersive novel of medieval England. Fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, Sharon Kay Penman, and Bernard Cornwall will take pleasure in this well-crafted story of a vibrant, noble woman in a tyrant’s world.
More Novels of Elizabeth Chadwick’s William Marshal:
The Greatest Knight
The Scarlet Lion
For the King’s Favor
Templar Silks
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