Description
An auspicious match, an invitation to war.
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''Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride''
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England, 1238
Raised at the court of King Henry III as a chamber lady to the queen, young Joanna of Swanscombe''s life changes forever when she comes into an inheritance far above all expectations, including her own.
Now a wealthy heiress, Joanna''s arranged marriage to the King''s charming, tournament-loving half-brother William de Valence immediately stokes the flames of political unrest as more established courtiers object to the privileges bestowed on newcomers.
As Joanna and William strive to build a life together, England descends into a bitter civil war. In mortal danger, William is forced to run for his life, and Joanna is left with only he
