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Elizabeth Chadwick writes history as it was, with a bit of literary license here and there, but she tells you what she changed at the end of the book. She writes about the medieval period because she is fascinated by it. I have discovered more direct ancestors reading her books than i could ever imagine. I find a name, look it up on a genealogy site and it tells me the relationship, if any. I am so connected to most of the people in her books, it's astounding. Even if you are not connected to the characters,who are real people in history, she brings history to life colorfully. her research is impeccable, her storytelling is beautiful. I had no interest in history before realizing what a huge role my ancestors played in it, but now I am hooked, and Chadwick is one of the main reasons for that.

This book is the third in a series on William Marshal. Marshal is a fascinating man, a man of great integrity and political skill, as well as being described by the Archbishop of Canterbury as "the greatest knight" who ever lived. His wife, Isabelle de Clare, was a formidable woman, Very capable of holding down the castle while he was away at war or serving a king -- five in total over the course of his lifetime -- all the while birthing 10 children over the years. These are two of my favorites among my ancestral great-grandparents. Chadwick's books have allowed me to have some sense of who they were and what their lives were like. The two were so close, she lived less than a year after his death, though he was 20 years or more older than she.


Tags : The Scarlet Lion [Elizabeth Chadwick] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The prowess and loyalty of the great knight William Marshal have been rewarded by the hand in marriage of Isabelle de Clare. William has weathered the difficult years of King Richard's absence on crusade and is currently serving him on campaign in Normandy. But the stability William and Isabelle have enjoyed comes crashing down as Richard dies and his brother John becomes king. Rebellion stirs throughout the Angevin domains,Elizabeth Chadwick,The Scarlet Lion,Sphere,0316728314,Fiction,General,Modern fiction

The Scarlet Lion Elizabeth Chadwick 9780316728317 Books Reviews

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 !
This is a great historical novel and a fascinating psychological study as well. We get to see how one functions as a person of integrity in a hostile, even evil, environment. The Plantagenets were capricious, cruel and corrupt as well as strong. It was not easy to keep one's balance as well as one's head in such a world, but William Marshall managed it. An admirable character and one I really wanted to win out. In fact, I got downright scared for him and his about half-way through and had to remind myself this was only a story!! If you like history, good characters and a fast-paced story, you'll enjoy this one. I did.
This was my first Elizabeth Chadwick book and I loved it from the beginning. William Marshal is definitely
a man for his time who should have a lot of books and movies about him. I guess he was too good, decent
and honest to be a great hero in a movie sense. No dirt! He was associated with Henry II and Eleanor
of Acquitaine and their children and 1 grandchild. A very colorful time in history and a great time to be
a knight.

After some deep genealogical work I learned that I am related to Sir William through two of his daughters.
I was in London in 2006 and went to the Knights Templar round church. I took a photograph of some of the
stone effigies and looked at them after finding the relationship. I have a picture of Sir William's marker and
the body of someone next to him. That was 6 years before I started the genealogy or I would have known
to take a picture of his effigy! Next time. I have not been back to that church in the 5 or 6 times since I have
been there after 2006.
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?
If "The Greatest Knight" portrays the spring and summer of William Marshal, this book is the fall and winter. But as in the seasons, the fall of a person's life is bountiful with life's joys and rewards.

Marshal had reached the pinnacle of his knighthood, but he was not one to lie among his laurels. He would have to continue fighting for his due. A King would demand the ultimate sacrifice not once, but twice and he would relive his own childhood as a hostage and pawn as he watched helplessly as his two sons were taken by King John in order to force Marshal's compliance. Others would attack his holdings, but the strength that William developed as a tourney knight would hold him steady.

Fealty to his word as his guide, Marshal maintained his role as advisor to King John, who needed him but distrusted him at the same time. And though finding himself in years unknown to most of the age, after John's death, he would be called on to serve one last king as regent to nine year old King Henry III.

This series of books is well documented and well written. It explores the good and honorable life of a man human enough in his faults but boundless in is love of his wife, family, friends and country.
Elizabeth Chadwick writes history as it was, with a bit of literary license here and there, but she tells you what she changed at the end of the book. She writes about the medieval period because she is fascinated by it. I have discovered more direct ancestors reading her books than i could ever imagine. I find a name, look it up on a genealogy site and it tells me the relationship, if any. I am so connected to most of the people in her books, it's astounding. Even if you are not connected to the characters,who are real people in history, she brings history to life colorfully. her research is impeccable, her storytelling is beautiful. I had no interest in history before realizing what a huge role my ancestors played in it, but now I am hooked, and Chadwick is one of the main reasons for that.

This book is the third in a series on William Marshal. Marshal is a fascinating man, a man of great integrity and political skill, as well as being described by the Archbishop of Canterbury as "the greatest knight" who ever lived. His wife, Isabelle de Clare, was a formidable woman, Very capable of holding down the castle while he was away at war or serving a king -- five in total over the course of his lifetime -- all the while birthing 10 children over the years. These are two of my favorites among my ancestral great-grandparents. Chadwick's books have allowed me to have some sense of who they were and what their lives were like. The two were so close, she lived less than a year after his death, though he was 20 years or more older than she.