THE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER "The best writer of medieval fiction currently around."--Historical Novels Review Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero. 12th century, England: A penniless...
A penniless young knight, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor in arms to her son. However, being a royal favorite brings its share of conflict and envy. Besmirched...