The Greatest Knight
On sale
14th May 2019
Price: £9.99
SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTOR’S EDITION to mark the 800th anniversary of William Marshal’s death.
A ‘Director’s Cut’ of Elizabeth Chadwick’s bestselling and best-loved novel.
‘An author who makes history come gloriously alive’ The Times
‘Stunning’ Barbara Erskine
***Elizabeth’s new novel TEMPLAR SILKS is OUT NOW in hardback, ebook and audio, and available to pre-order in paperback.***
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Normandy, 1167
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.
However, being a royal favourite brings its share of conflict and envy as well as fame and reward. William’s influence over the volatile, fickle Prince Henry and his young wife is resented by less favoured courtiers who set about engineering his downfall.
In a captivating blend of fact and fiction, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects one of England’s greatest forgotten heroes.
Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick
‘Enjoyable and sensuous’ Daily Mail
‘Stunning grasp of historical details… Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable’ Barbara Erskine
‘Meticulous research and strong storytelling’ Woman & Home
‘A sumptuous ride’ Daily Telegraph
A ‘Director’s Cut’ of Elizabeth Chadwick’s bestselling and best-loved novel.
‘An author who makes history come gloriously alive’ The Times
‘Stunning’ Barbara Erskine
***Elizabeth’s new novel TEMPLAR SILKS is OUT NOW in hardback, ebook and audio, and available to pre-order in paperback.***
************************************
Normandy, 1167
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.
However, being a royal favourite brings its share of conflict and envy as well as fame and reward. William’s influence over the volatile, fickle Prince Henry and his young wife is resented by less favoured courtiers who set about engineering his downfall.
In a captivating blend of fact and fiction, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects one of England’s greatest forgotten heroes.
Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick
‘Enjoyable and sensuous’ Daily Mail
‘Stunning grasp of historical details… Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable’ Barbara Erskine
‘Meticulous research and strong storytelling’ Woman & Home
‘A sumptuous ride’ Daily Telegraph
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Reviews
The author blends authentic period detail with a modern convnention for emotional drama.
Elizabeth Chadwick is a disciplined and hugely talented storyteller...highly recommended.
An author who makes history come gloriously alive.
Elizabeth Chadwick knows exactly how to write convincing and compelling historical fiction
