{"product_id":"9781402250903","title":"To Defy a King","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn action-packed medieval novel from a USA Today bestselling author \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed the \u003cb\u003eHistorical Novel of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e by the Romantic Novelist's Association in 2011, To Defy is King is a riveting novel of family loyalty and betrayal, featuring the daughter of William Marshal-one of Chadwick, and history's, most beloved characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The spirited daughter of England's greatest knight, \u003cb\u003eMahelt Marshal\u003c\/b\u003e, lives a privileged life. But when her beloved father falls out with the volatile and dangerous \u003cb\u003eKing John\u003c\/b\u003e, her world is shattered.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The king takes her brothers hostage and Mahelt's planned marriage \u003cb\u003eto Hugh Bigod\u003c\/b\u003e, son of the Earl of Norfolk, takes place sooner than she expected. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Mahelt and Hugh come to care for each other deeply, but Hugh's strict father clashes with the rebellious Mahelt. When more harsh demands from King John threaten to tear the couple's lives apart, Mahelt finds herself facing her worst fears alone. \u003cb\u003eCaught between the family she was born in and the family she married into\u003c\/b\u003e, Mahelt is uncertain if she-or her marriage-will survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWritten with vivid detail and great historical accuracy, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo Defy a King\u003c\/b\u003e is an immersive historical novel of \u003cb\u003eMedieval England\u003c\/b\u003e. Fans of \u003cb\u003ePhilippa Gregory\u003c\/b\u003e, Alison Weir, Sharon Kay Penman, and Bernard Cornwall will take pleasure in this well-crafted story of a vibrant, noble woman in a tyrant's world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eMore Medieval Historical Fiction Titles from Elizabeth Chadwick:Lady of the English\u003c\/b\u003e- A medieval battle of the sexes\u003cb\u003eThe Greatest Knight\u003c\/b\u003e-the seldom told story of the Greatest Knight of the Middle Ages\u003cb\u003eThe Summer Queen\u003c\/b\u003e –a novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine\u003c\/p\u003e What readers are saying about To Defy a King\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003ePlenty of political intrigue, war, family life, and love to make \u003cb\u003ethe characters come alive\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is \u003cb\u003etruly historical fiction at its finest\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An \u003cb\u003eenthralling\u003c\/b\u003e historical fiction novel with superb characters and a remarkable story.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eI cried and laughed and could not stop reading\u003c\/b\u003e, which is the formula for a five star novel for me!\"\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat reviewers are saying about To Defy a King\u003cp\u003e\"...\u003cb\u003ejuicy chunks of violent medieval history\u003c\/b\u003e you can enjoy in the climate-controlled safety of your own home.\" -\u003cb\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The characters are wonderful – fleshed out, individual, not stereotypical and graceful. The \u003cb\u003eblend of action scenes and emotional scenes \u003c\/b\u003eare well balanced.\"-The Maiden's Court\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Not only will you feel as though you are really in the story, but \u003cb\u003eyou will gasp in shock, smile, chuckle here and there, and at one point, shed a tear or two.\"-\u003c\/b\u003eBook Babe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"This \u003cb\u003evivid and engrossing tale\u003c\/b\u003e of a noble daughter's life will draw you in, so \u003cb\u003eset aside a few hours for the reading!\u003c\/b\u003e\"-Drey's Library\u003c\/p\u003eWhat people are saying about bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick\u003cp\u003e\"A star back in Britain, Elizabeth Chadwick is \u003cb\u003efinally getting the attention she deserves\u003c\/b\u003e here.\" – \u003cb\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Chadwick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eis to Medieval England what Philippa Gregory is to the Tudors\u003c\/b\u003e and the Stuarts, and Bernard Cornwall to the Dark Ages.\"-Books Monthly, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"The \u003cb\u003ebest writer of medieval fiction\u003c\/b\u003e currently around.\" -Historical Novels Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e[Chadwick] \u003cb\u003emakes the time period come alive\u003c\/b\u003e for the reader, utilizing small historical details in order to really set each scene.\"-S. Krishna's Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Chadwick is \u003cb\u003ean icon\u003c\/b\u003e for the historical fiction community for her ability to create a believable and passionate story based around major events of the era.\"-The Burton Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eBreathing life into historical personages\u003c\/b\u003e is hallmark Chadwick.\"-RT Book Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Brilliantly weaving a strong plotline, historical accuracy, depth of characters, and dialogue filled with intelligence and wit...Elizabeth Chadwick is \u003cb\u003eone of the very best\u003c\/b\u003e of historical fiction authors.\"-Passages to the Past\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel is like having a Bentley draw up at your door: \u003cb\u003eyou know you are in for a sumptuous ride.\" –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124081246448,"sku":"9781402250903","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781402250903_p0.jpg?v=1763714741","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781402250903","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}