The Greatest Knight

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A gripping novel about William Marshal - one of England's forgotten heroes

By Elizabeth Chadwick

Series: William Marshal

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The Greatest Knight by Elizabeth Chadwick is a special commemorative collector's edition marking the 800th anniversary of William Marshal's death. Set in Normandy in 1167, the novel follows a penniless knight whose life changes when he saves Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Appointed tutor to the heir, Prince Henry, William Marshal navigates court intrigue and envy amid his rise to influence. Blending fact and fiction, Chadwick resurrects one of England's most remarkable forgotten heroes with rich historical detail and vibrant storytelling.
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This historical fiction is particularly suited for readers who enjoy richly researched medieval tales, court intrigue, and character-driven narratives set in England's past. Fans of historical drama and those interested in the life of William Marshal will find this novel compelling.

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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

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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

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Elizabeth Chadwick is praised for her disciplined and highly talented storytelling, blending authentic period detail with compelling emotional drama. Reviewers highlight her meticulous research and ability to bring history gloriously alive, making the novel an intriguing and very enjoyable read. The Times calls her an 'author who makes history come gloriously alive,' while Historical Novel Review highly recommends the book.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751575651

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little, Brown

Illustration: 0

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 122.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 512

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Biography & Memoir Elizabeth Chadwick Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Series: William Marshal

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 four 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.

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