Wife to the Bastard

By Hilda Lewis

Book Overview

Matilda of Flanders, queen to William the Conqueror was beautiful, exquisitely small, clever, with a perfect courtesy trained in the rigid school of medieval manners. But within lay a root of darkness... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752439456
• ISBN13: 9780752439457
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Tempus
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

willy

Very good book. Enjoyed it. If your interested in the Queens of England you will like this book.

Needs a good editor.

I like this book. I probably would have given it 5 stars except for one thing -- I wonder if it was ever edited. And if it was, fire the editor. I admit I am a stickler for correct grammar when reading a book. This book has many errors, such as "be little" instead of "belittle," etc. Otherwise, if this does not bother you, get this book. It is very interesting. I have read many books on William the Conqueror but this is my first book on his wife. I enjoyed it.

Interesting insight into an obscure period

I read this book years ago, but it's stuck in my mind ever since, so it was a delight to see it available again. The book is well written and the characters are vivid, their motivations clear, their actions consistent with their stories. The book covers the marriage of William the Conqueror and his wife Matilda, from before 1066 through the later years of their marriage when their children were tearing the family and the country apart. It's a somewhat sad book but a great way to introduce yourself to the events and personalities of the era. It's also well written so the prose is a pleasure to read. If you like historical fiction, this is an excellent addition to your must-read list.