{"product_id":"the-kings-jewel-from-the-bestselling-author-comes-a-new-historical-fiction-novel-of-strength-and-survival-paperback","title":"The King's Jewel: From the Bestselling Author Comes a New Historical Fiction Novel of Strength and Survival - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Chadwick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWales, 1093.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Meet Nesta, a woman trying to survive in a man's world - a world where the men who would protect her are dead and banished. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The warm, comfortable family life of young Nesta, daughter of Prince Rhys of Deheubarth is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honor is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling concubine by King William's ruthless younger brother Henry, who later ascends the throne under suspicious circumstances. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gerald FitzWalter, an ambitious young knight is rewarded for his unwavering loyalty to his new King with Nesta's hand in marriage. He is delighted, having always admired her from afar, but Nesta's only comfort is her return to her beloved Wales where cannot help but be tempted by the handsome, charismatic and dangerous son of the Welsh prince, Owain. When he offers her the chance to join him in his plan to overthrow Norman rule she must choose between her duty and her desire . . .\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick lives in a cottage in the Vale of Belvoir in Nottinghamshire with her husband and their three dogs. Her first novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Hunt, \u003c\/i\u003ewon a Betty Trask Award, \u003ci\u003eTo Defy a King \u003c\/i\u003ewon the Romantic Novelist Association's Historical Novel Prize and \u003ci\u003eThe Scarlet Lion\u003c\/i\u003e was nominated by Richard Lee - founder of the Historical Novel Society - as one of the top ten historical novels of the last decade. She often lectures at conferences and historical venues, has been consulted for television documentaries and is a member of the Royal Historical Society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Keep in touch with Elizabeth via her website, her blogs or on social media. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e www.elizabethchadwick.com \u003cbr\u003e twitter: @chadwickauthor \u003cbr\u003e facebook: ElizabethChadwick\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51823403630880,"sku":"9780751577631","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cfe32f016b1e52aeb5d300e940c83f1c.webp?v=1781193295","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-kings-jewel-from-the-bestselling-author-comes-a-new-historical-fiction-novel-of-strength-and-survival-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}