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'Elizabeth Chadwick has managed to weave a compelling story of intrigue and changing fortunes to produce a tale that makes for utterly compulsive reading. Her best yet. Highly recommended.' - HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW 'Elizabeth Chadwick knows exactly how to write convincing and compelling historical fiction' - Marina Oliver
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Based on a remarkable true story of honour, treachery and love spanning the turbulent reigns of four great Mediaeval kings. Award-winning author Elizabeth Chadwick brings the thirteenth century vividly to life in the tale of Fulke FitzWarin. From inexperienced young courtier to powerful Marcher lord, from loyal knight to dangerous outlaw, from lover of many women to faithful husband, Fulke's life story bursts across the page in authentic detail. A violent quarrel with Prince John, later King John, disrupts Fulke's life ambition to become 'Lord of the White Castle' and leads him to rebel. There are perils for John at every turn. No less dramatic is the dangerous love that Fulke harbours for Maude Walter, a wealthy widow whom John wants for himself. Negotiating a maze of deceit, treachery and shifting political alliances Fulke's striving is rewarded, but success is precarious. Personal tragedy follows the turbulence of the Magna Carta rebellion, culminating in the destruction of everything for which Fulke has fought. Yet even among the ashes he finds a reason to begin anew.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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While serving as a squire at the court of Henry II, fifteen year old Fulke FitzWarin runs afoul of a drunken Prince John and fights back when John attacks him with a wooden chess board, leaving a grudge that both men carry into adulthood. The FitzWarin family fights to have Whittingdon Castle, that was taken from them during the Civil War, returned to them, yet upon Richard I's death the now King John refuses to consider Fulke's plea out of spite. Fulke and his brothers rebel against John and become outlaws, living in the woods and robbing whenever they can from John (hmmm, a bit similar to a certain legend?).
Fulke has carried a torch for Maud Walter, who was married to a much older Theobald Walter when she was very young. Recently widowed, and at risk of being married off to one of John's henchmen, Fulke literally whisks her out from under John's nose and marries her and she joins Fulke and his brothers as outlaws as they continue to fight to regain Whittingdon Castle.
There's a whole lot more to the story than that, but as usual I'm not into book reports, read it for yourself. As always with Chadwick's books, the way she brings the medieval period to life in such a graceful and effortless way, be it the sights, sounds, smells, food, clothes and battles is just awesome. As quoted on some of her book jackets, the next best thing to time travel. Chadwick has also written a prequel of sorts telling the story of Fulke's parents, Shadows and Strongholds: A Novel that I also highly recommend.
Fulke has carried a torch for Maud Walter, who was married to a much older Theobald Walter when she was very young. Recently widowed, and at risk of being married off to one of John's henchmen, Fulke literally whisks her out from under John's nose and marries her and she joins Fulke and his brothers as outlaws as they continue to fight to regain Whittingdon Castle.
There's a whole lot more to the story than that, but as usual I'm not into book reports, read it for yourself. As always with Chadwick's books, the way she brings the medieval period to life in such a graceful and effortless way, be it the sights, sounds, smells, food, clothes and battles is just awesome. As quoted on some of her book jackets, the next best thing to time travel. Chadwick has also written a prequel of sorts telling the story of Fulke's parents, Shadows and Strongholds: A Novel that I also highly recommend.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Im a great reader of Elizabeth Chadwick and enjoy the escapism and feel for period each one gives. I would say that Lords of the White Castle is her finest work to date. Fulke Fitz Warin is a real historical character who truly deserves his fascinating story to be told. This true story of an outlaw during King Johns reign will really appeal to those who enjoy the Robin Hood legends as it captures the very essence minus cheese. Its romantic, exciting, accurate and un put downable, and as an added bonus it features "The greatest Knight" William Marshal having both Historical heros in one book makes it perfect.
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In this 600+ page read we are re-introduced to Fulke Fitzwarin and his continuing fight to regain his family's home which had been given to a rival by Henry II. The lifelong vindictive feud between Fulke & King John and its effect on wider family and friends shows the harsh, exhausting and relentlessly wearing life of an 'outlaw' in 13th century England. The vivid, realistic descriptions of journeys through forests and mountains, as pursued and pursuer, are gripping. Fulke's wife Maude shows the strong, proud spirit which many noble women had to utilise to protect their homes & family in the absence of their menfolk.
The mix of historical fact with fictional interpretation brings all the characters to life and the reader wills the Fitzwarin cause to succeed, but does it....? This book is a must read.
The mix of historical fact with fictional interpretation brings all the characters to life and the reader wills the Fitzwarin cause to succeed, but does it....? This book is a must read.
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Lords of the White Castle
True Elizabeth Chadwick - full of twists and turns. A different angle to King John than in other books which gives me a more rounded picture of the man from the snippets of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hazel Robertson
Brilliant!
I read this book many years ago and it sticks in my mind as one of my most exciting and enjoyable reads. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Galadriel
lords of the white castle
This is a very long book, I believe it is the longest of Elizabeth Chadwick's novels (correct me if im wrong), but despite this I did not find it slow. Read more
Published on 27 May 2010 by princesspeach
Lordes of white Castle
Yet another brilliant read from the pen of elizabeth chadwick historical facts brought to life in a wonderful vibrant work of fiction
Published on 19 July 2009 by Mrs. Carol A. Andrews
Great Read
Since I read this book, I have often thought of Whittington as I know the area quite well - the ruins of the castle are still there and that's what makes this a great book - that... Read more
Published on 8 July 2008 by Mrs. Judith Lugg
Good read, a little too long.
After having read "Shadows and Strongholds" and thoroughly enjoyed it, I had high expectations from its sequel (which was actually written before S&S). Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2006 by Wrecky World
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