- Paperback: 560 pages
- Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark; Reprint edition
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1402225180
- ISBN-13: 978-1402225185
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #224,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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William Marshal,
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This review is from: The Greatest Knight (Paperback)
Elizabeth Chadwick continues to prove she is the best historical fiction writer today. She continues to turn out amazing books on some of the most interesting and pivotal moments in medieval history. "The Greatest Knight" is a close second to my all-time favorite novel, "Katherine." Chadwick brings to life an amazing man, who was the epitome of medieval chivalry. William Marshal's early life is dealt with in great detail, living the reader a glimpse into the life of a lowly knight-errant, who works his way into the upper echelons of court power and intrigue.As the second son of John Marshal, Williams's life is often hard and unknown, but his skill as a jouster brings him fame, especially the attention (and friendship) of Eleanor of Aquitaine. He marries the young and wealthy, Isabel de Clare (suo jure Countess of Pembroke), who offers him a life of love and contentment, but also an unbreakable partnership of respect and commitment. Their marriage (the main of focus of "The Scarlet Lion") was rare in the middle ages, and they are a great complement to one another. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a story of bravery, love, romance, and chivalry. Chadwick's prose is effective, her history accurate, and her characters believable.
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Chadwick just keeps getting better and better!,
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This review is from: The Greatest Knight (Paperback)
This was a wonderful story and much different from Chadwick's previous books, but as to be somewhat expected as Marshal's early life was one of duty to his lord(s) and not leaving much room for romance.A fascinating look at a true, honorable and loyal man, who in the end was well rewarded for his loyalty by marriage to a wealthy heiress who became his life's soul mate. Much of the book is involved with the treachery and intrigue of the Plantagenet court and their lives -- you won't see as much heart stopping page turning excitement as you might have found some of the author's previous works, but still excellent reading just the same. It was also wonderful getting a closer look at those Plantagenets, Henry II, young Henry, Eleanor, Richard I and the always evil Prince John. It's going to be even harder now to wait for Sharon Kay Penman's third novel in her own trilogy of this family, The Devil's Brood. This book is not yet available in the US -- I got sick of waiting and splurged on it from the UK, along with the sequel the Scarlet Lion. However, I am very glad I did so, as this author always transports me to another time and place. Highly recommeded.
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William Marshal : man of honour,
By J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Greatest Knight (Paperback)
Ms Chadwick's novels entertain and educate. William Marshal comes alive through this novel and, for those of us who are not medieval scholars, some interesting knowledge of medieval life is gained along the way.I enjoy Ms Chadwick's seamless blend of fact and fiction. The facts underpin a great story: the fiction enables a real man to emerge from the shadows of time. Balancing the two effectively is no mean feat. Few real heroes have so engaged my attention in recent years, and Ms Chadwick herself is rapidly making the transition from 'good' author to 'great' author. I want more! Highly recommended. Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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