The Irish princess - Elizabeth Chadwick
Title
The Irish princess
The Irish princess
Author
Elizabeth Chadwick
Elizabeth Chadwick
format
Paperback / softback
Paperback / softback
Publisher
Sphere
Sphere
Language
English
English
UK Publication Date
20190912
20190912
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'Chadwick has excelled herself. This terrific novel is packed with action, emotion, politics and passion'
Sunday Express on The Irish Princess
'Elizabeth Chadwick is an excellent chronicler of royal intrigue... Fascinating'
Times on The Irish Princess
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Her father's only daughter.
Her country's only hope.
Ireland, 1152
The King of Leinster, awaiting news of his newborn child, is disappointed to hear he has a daughter. Diarmait MacMurchada wanted another strapping son to shoulder a spear, wield a sword, and protect his kingdom. But the moment Diarmait holds tiny Aoife in his arms, he realised she would be his most precious treasure.
1166
Forced into exile Aoife and her family find themselves at the mercy of Henry II. Aoife - aware of her beauty but not its power - intrigues and beguiles Henry in equal measure. He agrees to help her father, an alliance that leads the MacMurchadas to the charismatic Richard de Clare, a man dissatisfied with his lot and open to new horizons.
Diarmit promises Richard Aoife's hand in marriage in return for his aid in Ireland, but Aoife has her own thoughts on the matter. She may be a prize, but she is not a pawn, and she will play the men at their own game. For herself, for her family, and for her country.
From the royal halls of scheming kings, to staunch Welsh border fortresses and the wild green kingdoms of Ireland, The Irish Princess is a sumptuous, journey of ambition and desire, love and loss, heartbreak and survival.
Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick
'An author who makes history come gloriously alive'
The Times
'Stunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguing'
Barbara Erskine
'Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride'
Daily Telegraph
'I rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton'
Sharon Kay Penman
'Enjoyable and sensuous'
Daily Mail
'Meticulous research and strong storytelling'
Woman & Home
'A riveting read . . . A glorious adventure not to be missed!'
Candis
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Much of Elizabeth Chadwick's research is carried out as a member of Regia Anglorum, an early mediaeval re-enactment society with emphasis on accurately re-creating the past. She also tutors in the skill of writing historial and romantic fiction. She won a Betty Trask Award for The Wild Hunt and has been shortlisted for the RNA Awards four times.
Chadwick has excelled herself. This terrific novel is packed with action, emotion, politics and passion
Sunday Express - Kate Atherton
Elizabeth Chadwick is an excellent chronicler of royal intrigue... [The Irish Princess] is a fascinating account of Aoife's life
The Times
Sink into this verdant and vibrant countryside spectacular, as the moving historical drama is brought to life through its raw characters and other-worldly landscapes. All sides of power, ambition and loyalty will show their face in this large scale tale for survival.
Magic Radio
With a powerful heroine and a vivid portrayal of a little-known period, this is one not to miss
Woman's Own
With intricate scheming, a powerful heroine and a vibrant portrayal of a little-known time period, this is one not to miss.
Woman's Weekly
Gaelic drama... A vivid picture of medieval politics
BBC History Magazine
Elizabeth Chadwick at her finest - a strong, fascinating heroine in a vividly created world. It had me gripped from start to end. Strongly recommended for people who like their historical fiction to leap off the page
Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick
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An author who makes history come gloriously alive
The Times
One of Elizabeth Chadwick's strengths is her stunning grasp of historical details... Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable
Barbara Erskine
Enjoyable and sensuous
Daily Mail
Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel, you know you are in for a sumptuous ride
Daily Telegraph
Chadwick's research is impeccable, her characters fully formed and her storytelling enthralling
Historical Novel Review
Meticulous research and strong storytelling
Woman & Home
A riveting read. Meticulously researched with a powerful storyline, this is a glorious adventure not to be missed!
Candis
Engrossingly written and well-researched
Choice
I rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton
Sharon Kay Penman
Type
BOOK
Edition
Export ed
Keyword Index
Ireland - History - To 1172 - Fiction.|Great Britain - History - Henry II, 1154-1189 - Fiction.|Historical fiction.
Country of Publication
England
Number of Pages
480