The year is 1173. King Henry's efforts to crush his rebellious sons ignite bloody border skirmishes throughout the land. Yet it is a time of triumph for mercenary Josceline de Gael, bastard son of the king's most trusted ally. Victorious on the battlefield, de Gael suffers sweet defeat when his heart is conquered by the lovely Linnet de Montsorrel. But their love will find its greatest challenge as the torments of jealousy, suspicion, pride - and an enemy from beyond the grave - threaten all they hold dear.

A brilliant mediaeval novel set in England under the reign of Henry II.

About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick lives in a cottage in the Vale of Belvoir in Nottinghamshire with her husband and their three dogs. Her first novel, The Wild Hunt, won a Betty Trask Award, To Defy a King won the Romantic Novelist Association's Historical Novel Prize and The Scarlet Lion was nominated by Richard Lee - founder of the Historical Novel Society - as one of the top ten historical novels of the last decade. She often lectures at conferences and historical venues, has been consulted for television documentaries and is a member of the Royal Historical Society. Keep in touch with Elizabeth via her website, her blogs or on social media. www.elizabethchadwick.com twitter: @chadwickauthor facebook: ElizabethChadwick

Reviews
A whirlwind of a historical novel * News of The WORLD *
The story is strong, the characters very believable, and the mix of touching romance and full-blooded adventure is just right * Keighley News *



Book Information
ISBN 9780751540277
Author Elizabeth Chadwick
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 264g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm