The King's Jewel From The Bestselling Author Comes A New Historical Fiction Novel Of Strength And Survival

Binding: Paperback
Description: * Now with an exclusive extract of Elizabeth Chadwick's next novel The Royal Rebel - only in the paperback! * Wales 1093. The warm comfortable family life of young Nesta daughter of Prince Rhys of Deheubarth is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honour is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling concubine by King William's ruthless younger brother Henry who later ascends the throne under suspicious circumstances. But it is Nesta's marriage that will really change the course of her life. Gerald Fitz Walter an ambitious young knight is rewarded for his unwavering loyalty to his new King with Nesta's hand. He is delighted having always admired her from afar but Nesta's only comfort is her return to her beloved Wales. There she cannot help but be tempted by the handsome charismatic and dangerous son of the Welsh prince Owain. When he offers her the chance to join him in his plan to overthrow Norman rule she must choose between duty and desire From the award - winning and bestselling author comes the heartbreaking tale of a woman trying to survive in a man's world - a world where the men who would protect her are dead and banished. Real readers love The King's Jewel: Elizabeth Chadwick has done it again! What an amazing story. Her writing makes you feel like you are standing right next to Nesta and Gerald as they live their lives. Very strongly recommended! Good Reads reviewer A refreshing fascinating read. The story grabbed me from the first few pages and it only got better! Good Reads reviewer A veritable gem of a book; rich in history drama romance action and the good kind of heartbreak Elizabeth Chadwick outdoes herself in this Welsh period piece. Stunning. Good Reads reviewer Elizabeth Chadwick is an amazing writer who draws you right into the history and the story from the beginning. A great read. Good Reads reviewer Well researched beautifully written and a fascinating story of two people in challenging times. I am a huge Elizabeth Chadwick fan and this book doesn't disappoint. A must read! Good Reads Elizabeth Chadwick is a master of historical fiction. I loved how she brought the story of Nesta a Welsh princess to life. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves historical fiction especially if they want to find out about fascinating women in history. Good Reads reviewer What a jewel of a read. Wonderful. Couldn't put it down! Good Reads reviewer Elizabeth Chadwick has a way of making you feel like you've magically time travelled back to medieval days. The King's Jewel is no exception. Fully fleshed out characters a storyline that is based on historical events and a writing style that keeps you gripped until the very last page Good Reads reviewer
Title: The King's Jewel From The Bestselling Author Comes A New Historical Fiction Novel Of Strength And Survival
Author(s): Chadwick Elizabeth
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9780751577631
Pages: 480 Pages
Publication Date: 10/8/2024
Category: Historical Fiction