#2 William Marshal

The Greatest Knight

Elizabeth Chadwick
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Historical fact and fiction are entwined in this engrossing story about the infamous William Marshal. He was the penniless young knight who was plucked from obscurity to become a royal favourite and went on to be described as 'the true Lancelot'. This is the fascinating fictionalised story of the jealousies, romance and conflict within the royal court that led to him becoming a forgotten hero.
Genres: Historical FictionHistoricalFictionMedievalRomanceBritish LiteratureHistorical Romance12th CenturyAudiobookAdult
552 Pages

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