England, 1067, not long after the Norman Conquest. The Saxons are in France, and King William plans to go to war against them. The Earl of Waltheof, a giant of a man with Viking looks, falls for Judith, King William's niece. William, of course, is opposed to this union, but that doesn't stop the earl from desiring Judith as his wife. But then things change. William thinks it over and comes to the conclusion that an alliance...
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In 1067, William the Conqueror has become the King of England and Normandy. To secure his hard-earned throne, he holds hostage many local nobles including the Earl Waltheof Siwardsson of Huntingdon, who remains a noble because he did not fight at Hastings. Shockingly, Waltheof finds he desires William's Norman niece, Judith and even more surprisingly they make a match of it even while treachery lurks behind every niche and...
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The Winter Mantle is an excellent book. It was actually one of my favorite by Elizabeth Chadwick. As always, Chadwick, seems to weave factual details into a very engrossing story. I love reading her work. I always feel as though I learn many things about medieval history. I enjoy a great story. The Winter Mantle was a winner.
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This title began in the year 1067. King William (the Conqueror) had just triumphed at Normandy. One of his young noble hostages was Waltheof of Huntingdon. Waltheof set his eye on William's niece, Judith. During this time of war and turmoil, their lives would be tested often for loyalty toward each other and their king. The book continued into the next generation. Matilda, Waltheof's oldest daughter, married Simon de Senlis...
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