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A Place Beyond Courage
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The early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper, and royal servant John FitzGilbert Marshal is one of them. Raised high as the kin of the deceased King Henry battle each other for England's throne, John reaps rich rewards but pays a terrible price for the choices he makes - as do his family. His wife, fragile, na?ve Aline is hopelessly unequipped to cope with the demands of a life lived on the edge and, when John is seriously injured in battle, her worst nightmare is realized. Sybilla, bright, forthright sister to the Earl of Salisbury, finds herself used as a bargaining counter when her brother seeks to seal a truce with his troublesome neighbor, John FitzGilbert. And then there is Sybilla's small son, William, seized hostage by the King for John's word of honor. But sometimes keeping your honor means breaking your word...
The early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper, and royal servant John FitzGilbert Marshal is one of them. Raised high as the kin of the deceased King Henry battle each other for England's throne, John reaps rich rewards but pays a terrible price for the choices he makes - as do his family. His wife, fragile, na?ve Aline is hopelessly unequipped to cope with the demands of a life lived on the edge and, when John is seriously injured in battle, her worst nightmare is realized. Sybilla, bright, forthright sister to the Earl of Salisbury, finds herself used as a bargaining counter when her brother seeks to seal a truce with his troublesome neighbor, John FitzGilbert. And then there is Sybilla's small son, William, seized hostage by the King for John's word of honor. But sometimes keeping your honor means breaking your word...
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| Author | Elizabeth Chadwick |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Sphere |
| Place | London |
| Year | 2008-08-07 |
| ISBN | 9780751539011 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
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