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During the early twelfth century, England’s royal court was a cauldron of ambition and shifting alliances. John FitzGilbert, a devoted servant, rises through the ranks as the old king dies and a new monarch ascends. Faced with an emerging rival faction, John must decide whether to align with his enemies or protect his current position. The choice carries grave personal stakes: his new wife and young children, and even his own life, hang in the balance. The novel explores the moral and political pressures of court life, the costs of loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of power in medieval England.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Elizabeth Chadwick
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