The Royal Rebel
from the much-loved author of historical fiction comes a tale of royalty, rivalry and resilience
$55.82
- Hardcover
480 pages
- Release Date
10 December 2024
Summary
In 1338, England has declared war on France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, bids farewell to her family. She embarks on her first journey overseas with the royal court, arriving in Antwerp where she is captivated by the talented household knight, Thomas Holland. He, in turn, finds himself powerfully drawn to her.
Though both are aware their burgeoning romance is forbidden, their love deepens, stronger than the peril they face. They marry in secret, but before their u…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781408729809 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1408729806 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Chadwick |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Sphere |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 10 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 720g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 158mm x 44mm |
| Series: | Jeanette of Kent duology |
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A master storyteller who knows her period well * Alison Weir, author of SIX TUDOR QUEENS *One of Elizabeth Chadwick’s strengths is her stunning grasp of historical details … Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable * Barbara Erskine, author of THE DREAM WEAVERS *Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride. Beautifully strong characters and a real feel for time and place * Daily Telegraph *Vivid characters inhabit every page. This is as good as historical fiction gets * David Gilman, author of TO KILL A KING *Chadwick’s research is impeccable, her characters fully formed and her storytelling enthralling … The best writer of medieval fiction currently around * Historical Novels Review *When you pick up a novel by Elizabeth Chadwick, you always know you are going to be swept into a tale told in glorious Technicolour, full of wonderful characters and thrilling adventure * Jane Johnson, author of THE SEA GATE *Blends authentic period details with modern convention for emotional drama * Mail on Sunday *[Elizabeth Chadwick] stands at the pinnacle of historical fiction… a beacon for those who seek to immerse themselves in a past that is both alien and familiar, challenging and inspiring * Stephanie Dray, author of AMERICA’S FIRST DAUGHTER *Elizabeth Chadwick is an excellent chronicler of royal intrigue … an author who makes history come gloriously alive * The Times *Meticulous research and strong storytelling * Woman & Home *The Royal Rebel is not just a good read, it is an experience of life in the mid-14th century and not to be missed…most definitely among my Top 5 books of 2024. I cannot recommend it highly enough! * Sharon Bennett Connolly, Historical Fiction Reviewer *
About The Author
Elizabeth Chadwick
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.
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