A Place Beyond Courage
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Elizabeth Chadwick
THE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR!"The best writer of medieval fiction currently around."—Historical Novels ReviewSometimes Keeping Your Honor Means Breaking Your WordIn England, the Middle Ages are a time for ambitious men to prosper. Before he becomes the father of William Marshal, John FitzGilbert is a man of honor and loyalty, sworn to royal service. When the old king dies, his successor rewards the handsome and ambitious John with castles and lands. But King Stephen has a tenuous hold on his reign over medieval England.In these unstable times, John's loyalty to the British king comes at great cost. So, when jealous rivals at court seek to destroy John, he takes matters into his own hands. He backs a woman's claim to the crown, sacrifices his marriage, and eventually makes a final gamble that is perhaps one step too far.Rich with detail, masterful in its storytelling, A Place Beyond Courage is historical fiction full of impossible choices and the real meaning of honor, perfect for fans of The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory and Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel.An incredible prequel to the William Marshal series!More Novels of Elizabeth Chadwick's William Marshal:The Greatest KnightThe Scarlet LionFor the King's FavorTemplar SilksTo Defy a KingPraise for Elizabeth Chadwick:"Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel is like having a Bentley draw up at your door: you know you are in for a sumptuous ride."—Daily Telegraph"A star back in Britain, Elizabeth Chadwick is finally getting the attention she deserves here."—USA Today
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Author
Elizabeth Chadwick
Pages
512
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published Date
2012-09-01
ISBN
1402271093 9781402271090
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"Elizabeth Chadwick is an amazing author who manages to bring her characters to life with an amazing authenticity!<br/><br/>This is a prequel to The Greatest Knight and The Scarlet Lion. I have not had the opportunity to read either of these, but was able to fin APBC at my local Chapters and snatched it up!<br/><br/>A Place Beyond Courage is the story of John FitzGilbert marshal to Henry I, then to Stephen and finally to the Empress. The story tells of his journey through love, betrayal and his trials in life. EC breathes life into John and her telling of his famous "anvils and hammer" speech gives him am amazing human quality. <br/><br/>William Marshal, John's son and the main character in TGK and TSL is also introduced in this novel. I couldn't help but fall in love with William from the start. From the start it seems he was full of personality and left a lasting impression on those around him.<br/><br/>A must read for both fans and those new to Elizabeth Chadwick's writing! I truly look forward to reading TGK and TSL.<br/><br/>"
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