First published 2009
William Marshal has nothing but his sword and his honor when fate intervenes in twelfth century England. The impoverished young knight rescues Eleanor of Aquitaine from mortal danger, earning the gratitude of Henry II's powerful queen. She rewards his courage by naming him tutor to Prince Henry, the unpredictable heir to the throne. William enters a world of court intrigue where royal favor can elevate a man to greatness or destroy him entirely. The volatile prince tests William's loyalty at every turn while jealous nobles plot against the upstart knight. William must navigate the treacherous politics of the Plantagenet court, where today's trusted advisor becomes tomorrow's enemy. His rise from obscurity to the inner circle of power comes with a price that threatens everything he values. Elizabeth Chadwick brings medieval England to vivid life through the forgotten story of a man who shaped history from the shadows.
Genres: historical, historical-fiction, adventure, historical-romance
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: court-politics, enemies-to-lovers, rise-from-obscurity
Setting: England, Plantagenet Court
Period: 12th Century
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