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Chadwick, Elizabeth, 1957-

A Marriage of Lions / Chadwick, Elizabeth. - London, UK : Sphere, 2021. - 1 Volume.

England, 1238

Raised at the court of King Henry III as a chamber lady to the queen, young Joanna of Swanscombe's life changes forever when she comes into an inheritance far above all expectations, including her own.

Now a wealthy heiress, Joanna's arranged marriage to the King's charming, tournament-loving half-brother William de Valence immediately stokes the flames of political unrest as more established courtiers object to the privileges bestowed on newcomers.

As Joanna and William strive to build a life together, England descends into a bitter civil war. In mortal danger, William is forced to ...

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ISBN: 9780751577570 075157757X 9780751577587 0751577588

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC1A5077 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 020248056 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Pembroke, Joan de Valence, Countess of, approximately 1230-approximately 1307 --Fiction.
Valence, William de, approximately 1229-1296 --Fiction.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Great Britain--History--Henry III, 1216-1272--Fiction.

Subjects--Index Terms: UK & IRL historical fiction

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Historical fiction.

Dewey Class. No.: 823.92