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A Place Beyond Courage

William Marshal, Book 1

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A Place Beyond Courage

By: Elizabeth Chadwick
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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Sometimes Keeping Your Honor Means Breaking Your Word

In 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!

"The best writer of medieval fiction currently around."—Historical Novels Review

©2007 Elizabeth Chadwick (P)2024 Recorded Books Biographical Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval Royalty Middle Ages
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Great "prequel" for reading the William Marshall books. Looking forward to reading the next 5 in sequence!

novel & History together AND accurate!

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It was a great story and the character development was amazing. So much so that I wanted John’s story to go on.
I actually choose many of my books by the reader Rosalyn Landor. No one does it better than she. Impeccable voice characterization.

Totally enjoyable!

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King Stephen and Empress Mathilda circa 1130. Borders on more romance novel. Some was interesting, I skipped through much in the latter part of the book. This is not the style of Hilary Mantel as described in the summary.
The narrator is very professional, but not my preference.. I found the baby cooing of the children excessive and grating. I won't be reading anymore of the series.

Not Hilary Mantel

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