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William Marshal, the younger son of a wealthy family, shows early prowess with a sword and uncommon chivalry, which he puts to good use saving the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Afterward, she makes him arms tutor to her sons, the young princes. Marshal pledges his service to heir Henry and stays with the prince, out of loyalty to Eleanor, throughout Henry's turbulent manhood and rebellion against his father. When Henry dies, Marshal swears loyalty to Henry's brother Richard, putting him at odds with his own brother, who is loyal to Prince John. When Richard leaves on crusade and John conspires to take the crown, Marshal must decide between family and honor. A true historical hero, if little known, William Marshal served under some of England's most famous kings and proved himself again and again throughout the troubled 12th century; Chadwick's novel immerses readers in Marshal's life and times, which should prove intriguing to any fan of historical fiction. The royals, and especially Eleanor, are particularly fascinating characters whom Chadwick employs to great effect. (Sept.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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The Greatest Knight is a must-read for any lover of history and/or the medieval period. Ms. Chadwick's account drags you right in and sets you down on the dusty, dirt roads alongside her hero and his entourage.THE GREATEST KNIGHT was amazing... This book seemed to have a little bit of everything -- suspense, deceit, love, wars, scandals.I want to hand it to Elizabeth Chadwick... I found The Greatest Knight a rewarding readThis is an impeccably written historical fiction novel. The amount of research Chadwick must have put into it is incredible.[V]ivid and interesting...The author clearly knows her subject matter and stayed true to it. Her skilled use of historical detail helped bring the world alive in my imagination without slowing the pace.The Greatest Knight is absolutely packed with the senses. Chadwick also is skilled at writing just the perfect amount of description and interspersing it with dialogueWhat makes The Greatest Knight exceptional is the consistently pitch-perfect way in which its medieval characters think, feel and behave.I really enjoyed reading the story of a man who tends to be a secondary character but absolutely deserves to have his story told... Everyone who has raved about Elizabeth Chadwick as an author of historical novels is right.The Greatest Knight provides the kind of "real life" storytelling of times past for which all historical novels should strive.
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Product details
Series: William Marshal
Paperback: 560 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark; Reprint edition (September 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402225180
ISBN-13: 978-1402225185
Product Dimensions:
5.2 x 1.5 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.6 out of 5 stars
450 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#258,423 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
"Fight for your lord, fight for his honour, but never forget that you were fighting for yourself." So said Gulliaume de Tancarville to the newly knighted William Marshal following his first battle. Marshal would never forget the advice.The second in this series, Elizabeth Chadwick focuses this book on William Marshal who grows from the young hostage of King Stephen to Richard I's Marshal of England. Along the way, he loyally serves two other kings, Young King Henry and his father, Henry II, becomes the rock star of the tournament scene and marries and loves a young wealthy heiress begetting heirs and daughters.This book ends with the beginning William's service to Richard, so much of his long and rich story has yet to be told. However, Chadwick has already drawn the picture of the Marshal: loyal to a fault, complex but at the same time simple in his view of right and wrong.Although familiar with William Marshal's life, this book left me wanting to read more, hoping for additional insight into the story of this great man, his wife and their family and the fascinating time in which they lived.
I have just written a review about the second book and realized I wrote the wrong title to it, it was the Scarlet Lion, but I will write the very same review here:A book about my biggest hero during the Medieval times, William Marshall, written by one of my favorite authors, Elisabeth Chadwick, there's just no way to go wrong! The book is simply fantastic and this was one book that never hit the table except for the few hours I had to sleep at night. Otherwise the book was in my hands and nothing was done household wise in my home. It's difficult to tell about the book in a few words but it is without a doubt the most interesting story of probably the greatest man ever lived that actually came from nothing and managed to get it all through his hard work and good, loyal and brave manners together with all the well known other characters of his time. The strength of this man, both mental and physical, just jumps at you from the pages. Boy I wish I had been born at that time and that I would have been fortunate enough to know him. I imagine that I would have followed him in his footsteps like a puppy dog. ONE OF THE ABSOLUTELY MUST READ BOOKS! I LOVED IT !
I read Chadwick's books as a very pleasurable way to learn about my ancestors, and William Marshal is my ancestral great-grandfather. I know it's fictionalized, but Chadwick does her homework and knows her stuff. Her books are historically accurate and well researched. It's like getting a peek back in time to see what their lives were like. I have some ancestors I would just about rather not have -- King John, for one -- but William Marshal is one I am incredibly proud to be descended from. This book is packed with action and is a page turner, even if you're not related to the protagonist! Marshal was an amazing man and well worth reading about. His integrity and loyalty are good lessons for all of us. When he died, the Archbishop of Canterbury eulogized him as "The Greatest Knight," and I believe he was.
I have thoroughly enjoyed "The Greatest Knight" the story of William Marshal, a man of great honor, integrity, and courage. And I have also enjoyed "The Scarlet Lion" which continues the story of this amazing man, his life and times, and the profound love he shared with his wife, Isabel de Clare. I really appreciate the way Elizabeth Chadwick writes and the way she makes the 12th Century come alive for her readers. The characters are well-developed and multi-faceted and, I must say that I have fallen in love with William and Isabel. To me, they are truly inspiring! I am grateful for privilege of listening to these 2 wonderful books and will listen to them over and over again. Thank You, Elizabeth Chadwick.
I love this series. However, I am so confused! Can someone please help me to understand the order of these books? Lol In the William Marshal Series I have read A Place Beyond Courage, The Greatest Knight, and The Scarlet Lion. I understood these were books 1-3. But I am very confused about Book 4 The Time of Singing and Book 5 To Defy a King. Is this the proper order and if yes where does For the King's Favor (William Marshal) fit in?
Elizabeth Chadwick has a new #1 fan and I have a new Love in my life! The Greatest Knight was so well written it has given me a new, real life hero to find out as much as possible about. Such a shame to know that William Marshal was quite neglected in history. If you enjoy reading to the extent of finding yourself living alongside the characters, then the author has more than done their job. I highly recommend and encourage anyone who enjoys such adventures to read this story. You will find yourself (as I did) wondering how such a remarkable man got lost in the history books. I'm highly anticipating reading the continued experience of William, his family and their story. I'll also be looking for more information on these people, although Ms Chadwick does explain how we "lost" him. I'm pleased she brought him back to us and am sure you're going to agree. Thanks as well for the information provided about your process. As interesting as the story itself. I encourage you all to enjoy a great read, fun ride, and possibly remember a man we should never have lost!
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