Shadows and Strongholds

Shadows and Strongholds

<h2>Superb writing, phenomenal storytelling, breathtaking detail, sparkling characterization, a moving tale of love and tragedy with plenty of wit and humor thrown in."-Bookfoolery </h2><p>The one thing <strong>Brunin Fitzwarin</strong> knows best is nothing worthwhile is easy-especially not becoming a knight. But nothing will be more challenging than the past he's struggling to leave behind.</p><p>Sent away by his father, Brunin is now a knight-in-training to the <strong>Lord of Ludlow</strong>-and still utterly alone. That is, until the youngest daughter of the house, Hawise, befriends him. </p><p>With England in turmoil, Brunin must fight with his lord to support King Stephen for the English crown. As the war rages on and hits particularly close to home, <strong>Brunin must defeat the shadows of his childhood</strong> and take on the mantle of knight, confronting the future head on.</p><p><strong>Written with vivid detail and great historical accuracy</strong>, <em>Shadows and Strongholds</em> is a captivating historical novel of <strong>Medieval England</strong>. Fans of <strong>Philippa Gregory</strong>, Alison Weir, Sharon Kay Penman, and Bernard Cornwall will be hooked on this well-crafted medieval tale of pride, loyalty, and conflict as one man fights the shadows of his past and his future. </p><p><strong>More Medieval Historical Fiction Titles from Elizabeth Chadwick:<br></strong>Lady of the English-a medieval battle of the sexes<br>The Greatest Knight-the seldom told story of the Greatest Knight of the Middle Ages<br>The Summer Queen –a novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine<strong></strong></p><h2>What readers are saying about Shadows and Strongholds</h2><p>"<strong>The era came alive on every page</strong>."</p><p>"a super mix of historic detail, great characterization and romance. <strong>What more could a girl ask for on a cold night in November</strong>." </p><p>"The development of the characters and well written prose <strong>had me hooked and has left me wanting more</strong>."</p><p>"<em>Shadows and Strongholds</em> was <strong>a well-written, stirring story</strong> that <strong>brings Medieval England vividly to life</strong>."</p><p>"This novel is a <strong>convincing and captivating historical fiction</strong> set in 12th century England."</p><h2>What reviewers are saying about Shadows and Strongholds</h2><p>"<strong>Romance, history, and action all rolled into one delicious ball</strong>."-NetGalley Review</p><p>"An exquisitely written, compelling tale-<strong>a keeper to be enjoyed more than one time</strong>."-Long and Short Reviews</p><h2>What people are saying about bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick</h2><p>"A star back in Britain, Elizabeth Chadwick is finally getting the attention she deserves here." – <em>USA Today</em></p><p>"<strong>Elizabeth Chadwick</strong> <strong>is to Medieval England what Philippa Gregory is to the Tudors</strong> and the Stuarts, and Bernard Cornwall to the Dark Ages."-Books Monthly, UK</p><p>"The <strong>best writer of medieval fiction</strong> currently around." -Historical Novels Review</p><p><em>"</em>[Chadwick] <strong>makes the time period come alive</strong> for the reader, utilizing small historical details in order to really set each scene."-S. Krishna's Books</p><p>"Chadwick is <strong>an icon</strong> for the historical fiction community for her ability to create a believable and passionate story based around major events of the era."-The Burton Review</p><p>"<strong>Breathing life into historical personages</strong> is hallmark Chadwick."-RT Book Reviews</p><p>"Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel is like having a Bentley draw up at your door: <strong>you know you are in for a sumptuous ride." –</strong><em>Daily Telegraph</em></p>