{"product_id":"a-marriage-of-lions-9780751577594","title":"A Marriage of Lions","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eauspicious\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e match, an invitation to war.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngland, 1238 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaised 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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 her wit and courage to outfox their enemies and prevent th\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn author who makes history come gloriously alive * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eStunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguing -- Barbara Erskine\u003cbr\u003eMeticulous research and strong storytelling * Woman \u0026amp; Home *\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Chadwick is without doubt the Queen of Medieval Fiction. \u003ci\u003eA Marriage of Lions\u003c\/i\u003e is captivating; a beautifully written thirteenth century epic inhabited by memorable personalities who step from the past and feel gloriously present. -- Carol McGrath, author of The Damask Rose\u003cbr\u003eAn even greater than expected treat! Elizabeth Chadwick's work always delivers a combination of faultless historical research and astonishing insight. A Marriage of Lions turns the spotlight on one of the greatest heiresses of her generation, and her surprisingly successful arranged marriage to the King's notoriously unpopular half- brother. An unmitigated joy. -- Sara Cockerill, author of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Eleanor of Castile\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Chadwick is a master at bringing history to life and making the characters live and breathe for today's readers. Fascinating history, the political concerns of war and the domestic concerns of medieval married life are welded together seamlessly. -- Deborah Swift, author of The Poison Keeper\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Chadwick has a knack of getting into the heads and hearts of her characters, so that her books are impossible to put down. \u003ci\u003eA Marriage of Lions\u003c\/i\u003e is not to be missed, shining a light on the 13th century; the complex political manoeuvring, but also the family dynamics that coloured the politics. -- Sharon Bennett Connolly\u003cbr\u003eWhen I read Elizabeth Chadwick's novels I always feel as if I'm looking through a window onto actual historical events, her writing is so vivid, and her research so superb. The portrait of William and Joanna's marriage, which grows and thrives despite the travails of war and terror, is quite masterful. -- Jane Johnson, author of The Sea Gate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLove, loss, hatred, heartbreak and survival all play their part in this riveting adventure which sees Chadwick at her storytelling best. Don't miss it!\u003c\/p\u003e * Blackpool Gazette *\u003cbr\u003eKnown for both her historical accuracy and bringing interesting, nuanced characters to life, Elizabeth Chadwick's latest novel is no different ... this is another must-read from Elizabeth Chadwick * Press \u0026amp; Journal *","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865752416599,"sku":"9780751577594","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780751577594.jpg?v=1722275403","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-marriage-of-lions-9780751577594","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}