A delight...with its brilliant evocation of early mediaeval Britain, enchanting love story and amusing narrative twists. THE WILD HUNT is highly recommended

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Opening an Elizabeth Chadwick novel is like meeting an old friend . . . This book was a particularly special encounter for me because I was reading for the first time the debut novel of an author I have come to love . . . No wonder there was a clamour for this reprint' Sue McNab, Essentials Guide

‘Unashamedly romantic and full of that precise historical detail which makes Chadwick’s novels so rewarding, this is a reminder that this author’s talents were built to last’ Wigan Evening Post

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A cracking read . . . As with all Chadwick sagas we get strong, memorable characters, richly-realised historic settings and terrific storytelling' Keighley News

'An author who makes history come gloriously alive'The Times Elizabeth Chadwick's bestselling, award-winning first novel, and the start of the beloved Wild Hunt series.In the wild, windswept Welsh marches a noble young lord rides homewards, embittered, angry and in danger. He is Guyon, lord of Ledworth, heir to threatened lands, husband-to-be of Judith of Ravenstow. Their union will save his territory - but they have yet to meet...For this is Wales at the turn of the twelfth century. Dynasties forge and fight, and behind the precarious throne of William Rufus, political intrigue is raging. Caught amidst the violence are Judith and Guyon, bound together yet poles apart. But when the full horror of war crashes over Guyon and Judith, they are forced to face insurmountable odds. Together...Winner of the Betty Trask Award*'Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride'Daily Telegraph'Meticulous research and strong storytelling'Woman & Home
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The award-winning beginning of The Wild Hunt series: stunning historical detail, beguiling characters and superb storytelling.
A delight...with its brilliant evocation of early mediaeval Britain, enchanting love story and amusing narrative twists. THE WILD HUNT is highly recommended - TODAYThoroughly enjoyable - MAIL on SundayOpening an Elizabeth Chadwick novel is like meeting an old friend . . . This book was a particularly special encounter for me because I was reading for the first time the debut novel of an author I have come to love . . . No wonder there was a clamour for this reprint' Sue McNab, Essentials Guide - Unashamedly romantic and full of that precise historical detail which makes Chadwick s novels so rewarding, this is a reminder that this author s talents were built to last Wigan Evening PostA cracking read . . . As with all Chadwick sagas we get strong, memorable characters, richly-realised historic settings and terrific storytelling' Keighley News
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A brilliant evocation of early mediaeval Britain and enchanting love story

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780751540260
Publisert
2008-12-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Sphere
Vekt
240 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
126 mm
Dybde
30 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

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Much of Elizabeth Chadwick's research is carried out as a member of Regia Anglorum, an early mediaeval re-enactment society with emphasis on accurately re-creating the past. She also tutors in the skill of writing historial and romantic fiction. She won a Betty Trask Award for The Wild Hunt and has been shortlisted for the RNA Awards five times.