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The King's Jewel: from the bestselling author comes a new historical fiction novel of strength and survival
Elizabeth Chadwick
Wales, Historical romance, Historical fiction, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500
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- Paperback Jul 30, 2024 | 9780751577631 | RRP $24.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Apr 11, 2023 | 9780751577617 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Aug 29, 2023 | 9780751577600 | RRP $55.00 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 13, 2023 | 9781405543538 | RRP $44.99 Buy Now
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- Paperback Jul 30, 2024 | 9780751577631 | RRP $24.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Apr 11, 2023 | 9780751577617 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Aug 29, 2023 | 9780751577600 | RRP $55.00 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 13, 2023 | 9781405543538 | RRP $44.99 Buy Now
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- Paperback Jul 30, 2024 | 9780751577631 | RRP $24.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Apr 11, 2023 | 9780751577617 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Aug 29, 2023 | 9780751577600 | RRP $55.00 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 13, 2023 | 9781405543538 | RRP $44.99 Buy Now
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Little, Brown Audio
- Paperback Jul 30, 2024 | 9780751577631 | RRP $24.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Apr 11, 2023 | 9780751577617 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Aug 29, 2023 | 9780751577600 | RRP $55.00 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 13, 2023 | 9781405543538 | RRP $44.99 Buy Now
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Let prize-winning, bestselling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick transport you to 1093, to Wales. There you will meet Nesta, a woman trying to survive in a man's world - a world where the men who would protect her are dead and banished.
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Wales, 1093.
The warm, comfortable family life of young Nesta, daughter of Prince Rhys of Deheubarth, is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honour is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling concubine by King William's ruthless younger brother Henry, who later ascends the throne under suspicious circumstances.
But it is Nesta's marriage that will really change the course of her life. Gerald FitzWalter, an ambitious young knight, is rewarded for his unwavering loyalty to his new King with Nesta's hand. He is delighted, having always admired her from afar, but Nesta's only comfort is her return to her beloved Wales. There, she cannot help but be tempted by the handsome, charismatic and dangerous son of the Welsh prince, Owain. When he offers her the chance to join him in his plan to overthrow Norman rule she must choose between duty and desire . . .
From the award-winning and bestselling author comes the heartbreaking tale of a woman trying to survive in a man's world - a world where the men who would protect her are dead and banished.
Real readers love The King's Jewel:
'Elizabeth Chadwick has done it again! What an amazing story. Her writing makes you feel like you are standing right next to Nesta and Gerald as they live their lives...Very strongly recommended!' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A refreshing, fascinating read...The story grabbed me from the first few pages and it only got better!' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A veritable gem of a book; rich in history, drama, romance, action and the good kind of heartbreak, Elizabeth Chadwick outdoes herself in this Welsh period piece...Stunning.' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Elizabeth Chadwick is an amazing writer [who draws] you right into the history and the story from the beginning...A great read.' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Well researched, beautifully written and a fascinating story of two people in challenging times...I am a huge Elizabeth Chadwick fan and this book doesn't disappoint...A must read!' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Elizabeth Chadwick is a master of historical fiction. I loved how she brought the story of Nesta, a Welsh princess, to life...I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves h
Praise for The King's Jewel: from the bestselling author comes a new historical fiction novel of strength and survival
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When you pick up a novel by Elizabeth Chadwick you always know you are going to be swept into a tale told in glorious Technicolour, full of wonderful characters, and thrilling adventure, and The King's Jewel is no exception. I always love to feel I am learning when I read a good historical, and I know that when I read Chadwick's work, I can totally trust her to have researched every detail. Nesta is a particularly arresting protagonist, and you cannot help but feel for Gerald, who is drawn with care and empathy. Authentic, exciting, romantic, and gorgeously woven, this is historical fiction at its best. - Jane Johnson, author of THE SEA GATE
Elizabeth Chadwick
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick lives in a cottage in the Vale of Belvoir in Nottinghamshire with her husband and their four dogs. Her first novel, The Wild Hunt, won a Betty Trask Award, To Defy a King won the Romantic Novelist Association's Historical Novel Prize and The Scarlet Lion was nominated by Richard Lee - founder of the Historical Novel Society - as one of the top ten historical novels of the last decade. She often lectures at conferences and historical venues, has been consulted for television documentaries and is a member of the Royal Historical Society.
Keep in touch with Elizabeth via her website, her blogs or on social media.
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