ISBN: 0316728322

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[SR: 1016035], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780316728324], Import, Sphere, Sphere, Book, [PU: Sphere], Sphere, A penniless young knight, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor in arms to her son. However, being a royal favorite brings its share of conflict and envy. Besmirched by his enemies, banished from court, William seeks redemption in pilgrimages across Europe and the Holy Land, returning to find bygones forgotten and his prowess on the battlefield in demand. The only knight ever to unhorse the legendary Richard Coeur de Lion, William is offered the hand in marriage of Isabelle de Clare, 18-year-old ward of the King. Strangers to each other on their wedding day, the pair must immediately confront deadly political intrigue, strained family loyalties and betrayals. As King Richard prepares to depart on crusade, other men, including the King's own brother John, are waiting for their moment to seize power - it is William's duty to stand in their path..., 10129, Contemporary, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 0316728322

A penniless young knight, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor in ar… More...

A penniless young knight, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor in arms to her son. However, being a royal favorite brings its share of conflict and envy. Besmirched by his enemies, banished from court, William seeks redemption in pilgrimages across Europe and the Holy Land, returning to find bygones forgotten and his prowess on the battlefield in demand. The only knight ever to unhorse the legendary Richard Coeur de Lion, William is offered the hand in marriage of Isabelle de Clare, 18-year-old ward of the King. Strangers to each other on their wedding day, the pair must immediately confront deadly political intrigue, strained family loyalties and betrayals. As King Richard prepares to depart on crusade, other men, including the King's own brother John, are waiting for their moment to seize power - it is William's duty to stand in their path... biographies,contemporary,fiction,genre fiction,historical,historical fiction,literature and fiction Historical Fiction, Sphere<

ISBN: 0316728322

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[EAN: 9780316728324], Tweedehands, goed, [SC: 21.53], [PU: Sphere], Fiction|General, 0316728322 Ships fast. Moderate wear, may contain notes and/or highlights. Book has slight rough edges due to some shelving. All pages tight and clean. Orphans Treasure Box sells for orphans & adopting families.tdd<

2005, ISBN: 0316728322

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ISBN: 0316728322

[EAN: 9780316728324], [SC: 10.13], Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with dust cover. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller., [PU: Little, Brown]