ISBN: 9781402228643

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero. A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he save… Meer...

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero. A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne, the volatile and fickle Prince Henry. But being a royal favorite brings its share of danger and jealousy as well as fame and reward.A writer of uncommon historical integrity and accuracy, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects the true story of one of England's greatest forgotten heroes in a captivating blend of fact and fiction. The Greatest Knight restores William Marshal to his rightful place at the pinnacle of the Middle Ages, reflecting through him the triumphs, scandals, and power struggles that haven't changed in eight hundred years.WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELIZABETH CHADWICK AND THE GREATEST KNIGHT:The Greatness of William Marshal: The descendants of the Greatest Knight himself include George Washington and Winston Churchill, as well as the Stuart kings of England and Scotland. He was partly responsible for the Magna Carta. He vowed his body to the Templars and is buried in Temple Church in London.The Appeal of the Time Period: There are very few novels about Marshal, and no one has covered him as in depth as Elizabeth Chadwick has. In addition, unlike the Tudor era, there are not extensive amounts of historical fiction set in the 13th century.The Integrity of the Research: Elizabeth Chadwick's research is impeccable. She not only visited many locations, but she re-enacted with a living history society where a quarter of the membership are either historians or archaeologists, and she collected and used replica artifacts from the period and engaged in experimental archaeology. She has taken courses in various medieval studies to facilitate her knowledge.The Breadth of the Audience: Readers who are fans of Sharon Kay Penman, Anya Seton, Diana Gabaldon, Phillipa Gregory, and Jean Plaidy will like Elizabeth Chadwick. She appeals to readers who are looking for historical accuracy and strong, believable characters, readers who want to feel that they are being immersed in the period with well-rounded characters.PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH CHADWICK:Chadwick's novel immerses readers in Marshal's life and times, which should prove intriguing to any fan of historical fiction. The royals, and especially Eleanor, are particularly fascinating characters whom Chadwick employs to great effect. —Publishers WeeklyThe best writer of medieval fiction currently around. — Richard Lee, founder of the Historical Novel SocietyThe reader is well aware on every page that this is life as it was lived eight hundred years ago, yet the characters are a fresh and natural as if they were living in the present time... —The Historical Novels Review There's no better writer of medieval fiction than the marvelous Elizabeth Chadwick. —Lancashire Evening PostElizabeth Chadwick is a gifted novelist and a dedicated researcher; it doesn't get any better than that.— Sharon Kay Penman, bestselling author of Devil's Brood Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Fiction>Fiction, Sourcebooks Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781402228643

THE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!The best writer of medieval fiction currently around.—Historical Novels ReviewRoyal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero.12th century… Meer...

THE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!The best writer of medieval fiction currently around.—Historical Novels ReviewRoyal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero.12th century, England: A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne, the volatile and fickle Prince Henry. But being a royal favorite brings its share of danger and jealousy as well as fame and reward.A writer of uncommon historical integrity and accuracy, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects the true story of one of England's greatest forgotten heroes in a captivating blend of fact and fiction. The Greatest Knight restores William Marshal to his rightful place at the pinnacle of the British Middle Ages, reflecting through him the triumphs, scandals, and power struggles that haven't changed in eight hundred years.Fans of Phillipa Gregory, Susanna Kearsley, or Diana Gabaldon are sure to recognize The Greatest Knight as exceptional historical fiction, bringing medieval Britain to brilliant life.More Novels of Elizabeth Chadwick's William Marshal:The Greatest KnightThe Scarlet LionFor the King's FavorTemplar SilksTo Defy a King Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Fiction>Fiction, Sourcebooks Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781402228643

Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero.Elizabeth Chadwick lives near Nottingham with her husband and two sons. She is the author of 17 historical novels, including Lords of the Wh… Meer...

Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero.Elizabeth Chadwick lives near Nottingham with her husband and two sons. She is the author of 17 historical novels, including Lords of the White Castle, Shadows and Strongholds, A Place Beyond Courage, The Scarlet Lion, The Winter Mantle, and The Falcons of Montebard, four of which have been shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Awards. EBooks Books ~~ Fiction~~ Historical Greatest-Knight~~Elizabeth-Chadwick Sourcebooks, Incorporated<

ISBN: 9781402228643

The Greatest Knight: The Unsung Story of the Queen's Champion Greatest-Knight~~Elizabeth-Chadwick Fiction>Fiction>Fiction NOOK Book (eBook), Sourcebooks, Incorporated

ISBN: 9781402228643

The Greatest Knight: The Unsung Story of the Queen's Champion Greatest-Knight~~Elizabeth-Chadwick Fiction>Fiction>Fiction NOOK Book (eBook), Sourcebooks