By: Elizabeth ChadwickRated 4.5 Stars
From: Loan from Jani
My Comments
I took off a half a star simply because I hated the man that Roger Bigod had become. I'm fairly sure that the author was showing how the stresses of living through such turbulent times takes a huge toll on personal relationships. But this is fiction after all and I wanted the relationship between him and Ida to have remained as close as it was in The Time of Singing.
But it was a wonderful book. I love the way the author brings so much authenticity to her books that the reader feels a part of the story. I also like the way all her characters are so well drawn, warts and all. I am now inspired to go back and revisit all of her William Marshall books.
Product Description
A story of huge emotional power set against the road to Magna Carta and the fight to bring a tyrant king to heel. The privileged daughter of one of the most powerful men in England, Mahelt Marshal's life changes dramatically when her father is suspected by King John. Her brothers become hostages and Mahelt is married to Hugh Bigod, heir to the earldom of Norfolk. Adapting to her new life is hard, but Mahelt comes to love Hugh deeply; however, defying her father-in-law brings disgrace and heartbreak. When King John sets out to subdue the Bigods, Mahelt faces a heartbreaking battle, fearing neither she, nor her marriage, is likely to survive the outcome ...
2 comments:
I am sure I will feel similarly about Roger, Jeanette! I cannot wait to get to this one.
Great review, Jeanette. Better than mine! While I never did totally warm to Roger in the Singing book, I think you're right about how difficult times affect people. Thankfully it didn't affect William Marshall that way. :)
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