1338: England has declared war on France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, says goodbye to her family and travels overseas with the royal court for the first time. Once in Antwerp, she is captivated by talented household knight Thomas Holland, just as he in turn is powerfully drawn to her.
Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage and locked away from the world.
Then Thomas returns, and the real fight begins. As hostile family members battle to keep Jeanette and Thomas apart, the defiant lovers vow to be reunited – whatever the cost…
From the award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick, comes an epic love story set against the tumultuous backdrop of high chivalry, deadly warfare, devastating plague and savage rivalry in the fourteenth century – the first of two parts telling the remarkable story of a woman who rose from royal rebel to formidable influence.
Real readers loved The Royal Rebel:
‘Another brilliant book by Elizabeth Chadwick…well-written and you can feel yourself immersed in the time and the dangers that surround members of the household close to the throne’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Perfect as always from Elizabeth Chadwick…The author is brilliant at bringing the medieval world to life‘ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved The Royal Rebel. The author has woven an engrossing tale around the historical facts’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured this book in one sitting!…clearly well researched’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fantastic historical read and a wonderful story of enduring love‘ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another great book from this author…I can’t wait for the follow up. Thoroughly recommend!’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I adored this novel, so rich in historical detail. It all feels so real…an emotional read. I cannot wait for the next!’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Forbidden love, families at war, based on true events and people, this book has it all. The writing and research do it such justice…fascinating and very interesting. I enjoyed this book immensely and would highly recommend it to any lover of historical books‘ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage and locked away from the world.
Then Thomas returns, and the real fight begins. As hostile family members battle to keep Jeanette and Thomas apart, the defiant lovers vow to be reunited – whatever the cost…
From the award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick, comes an epic love story set against the tumultuous backdrop of high chivalry, deadly warfare, devastating plague and savage rivalry in the fourteenth century – the first of two parts telling the remarkable story of a woman who rose from royal rebel to formidable influence.
Real readers loved The Royal Rebel:
‘Another brilliant book by Elizabeth Chadwick…well-written and you can feel yourself immersed in the time and the dangers that surround members of the household close to the throne’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Perfect as always from Elizabeth Chadwick…The author is brilliant at bringing the medieval world to life‘ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved The Royal Rebel. The author has woven an engrossing tale around the historical facts’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured this book in one sitting!…clearly well researched’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fantastic historical read and a wonderful story of enduring love‘ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another great book from this author…I can’t wait for the follow up. Thoroughly recommend!’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I adored this novel, so rich in historical detail. It all feels so real…an emotional read. I cannot wait for the next!’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Forbidden love, families at war, based on true events and people, this book has it all. The writing and research do it such justice…fascinating and very interesting. I enjoyed this book immensely and would highly recommend it to any lover of historical books‘ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Elizabeth Chadwick is an excellent chronicler of royal intrigue . . . an author who makes history come gloriously alive
Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride. Beautifully strong characters and a real feel for time and place
Blends authentic period details with modern convention for emotional drama
Chadwick's research is impeccable, her characters fully formed and her storytelling enthralling . . . The best writer of medieval fiction currently around
A master storyteller who knows her period well
Vivid characters inhabit every page. This is as good as historical fiction gets
One of Elizabeth Chadwick's strengths is her stunning grasp of historical details . . . Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable
[Elizabeth Chadwick] stands at the pinnacle of historical fiction... a beacon for those who seek to immerse themselves in a past that is both alien and familiar, challenging and inspiring
When you pick up a novel by Elizabeth Chadwick, you always know you are going to be swept into a tale told in glorious Technicolour, full of wonderful characters and thrilling adventure
Meticulous research and strong storytelling