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A whirlwind of a historical novel (News of The WORLD )
The story is strong, the characters very believable, and the mix of touching romance and full-blooded adventure is just right (Keighley News )
The story is strong, the characters very believable, and the mix of touching romance and full-blooded adventure is just right (Keighley News )
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A whirlwind of a historical novel News of The WORLD The story is strong, the characters very believable, and the mix of touching romance and full-blooded adventure is just right Keighley News
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although in my opinion Chadwick's second best is heads and tails above most of the rest. One of Chadwick's earlier books, this is the story of mercenary Joscelin de Gael, the illegitimate son of a promient knight and Linnet de Montsorrel. Linnet's abusive husband dies in an accident and Joscelin is given the care of Linnet's holdings and young son, and marries her. The story then focuses on the after affects of the abuse Linnet suffered at the hands of her now dead husband and father in law, along with the constant plotting of Joscelin's treacherous half brother (the heir) and step mother.
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. I see that it's been revised by the author and republished in the UK and Canada. I would be interested in reading the new version and see if she has been able to improve upon the story to raise it to a five star quality as her more current books are.
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. I see that it's been revised by the author and republished in the UK and Canada. I would be interested in reading the new version and see if she has been able to improve upon the story to raise it to a five star quality as her more current books are.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Set in 1173 during the rebellion of Henry II's sons and wife, Shields of Pride is about Joscelin de Gael, illegitimate son of William de Rocher and a mercenary soldier. Quick to anger, he feuds with de Rocher's jealous sons. He meets Linnet de Montsorrel, widow, and they marry, although it is not until later that they fall in love.
Shields of Pride is one of Elizabeth Chadwick's earlier novels, and at about 360 pages, it's also one of her shortest. Unlike many of her novels, this one doesn't cover a large time span; the action in this book is tightly-packed. I've now read seven of Chadwick's books, and I have to say that I'm still hooked on them. The author really has a talent for sucking her reader into the story and not letting go until the last page has been turned. Shields of Pride is a little more romance-oriented, but excellent nonetheless. I don't know if Joscelin and Linnet were real people (they probably were), but I found myself really rooting for them, even as family conflict threatens. The historical detail is exquisite; you can really picture the time period and the people and feel as if you were there. In all, a great read, about the collision of past and present, and the ability to move into one's future.
Shields of Pride is one of Elizabeth Chadwick's earlier novels, and at about 360 pages, it's also one of her shortest. Unlike many of her novels, this one doesn't cover a large time span; the action in this book is tightly-packed. I've now read seven of Chadwick's books, and I have to say that I'm still hooked on them. The author really has a talent for sucking her reader into the story and not letting go until the last page has been turned. Shields of Pride is a little more romance-oriented, but excellent nonetheless. I don't know if Joscelin and Linnet were real people (they probably were), but I found myself really rooting for them, even as family conflict threatens. The historical detail is exquisite; you can really picture the time period and the people and feel as if you were there. In all, a great read, about the collision of past and present, and the ability to move into one's future.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Much of Elizabeth Chadwick's research is carried out as a member of Regia Anglorum, this is an early medieval re-enactment society. This is her first novel. It would be fair to say that it is a historical romance, but I feel that it will be equally enjoyable by both men and women.
The year of our Lord 1173 and King Henry's latest attempts to crush his rebellious sons ignite bloody skirmishes throughout the land. Henry is becoming more and more frustrated and at every turn he is opposed by some of the most powerful men in the land.
But for one man Josceline de Gael, a mercenary, it is a time of triumph. Josceline is the bastard son of Henry's most trusted ally. A veritable ogre on the battlefield, de Gael is conquered by a woman, the lovely Linnet de Montsorrel. However their feelings for one another will be tested to the limit as the torments of jealousy, suspicion and pride and most importantly of all, an enemy from beyond the grave threaten to tear them apart.
Since writing this book, Elizabeth Chadwick has become a successful and much read author. Her writing style has dare I say it become much earthier and are all the better for it. Women still make up a large part of her writings and why not, they are just as interesting, if not more so than the men.
The year of our Lord 1173 and King Henry's latest attempts to crush his rebellious sons ignite bloody skirmishes throughout the land. Henry is becoming more and more frustrated and at every turn he is opposed by some of the most powerful men in the land.
But for one man Josceline de Gael, a mercenary, it is a time of triumph. Josceline is the bastard son of Henry's most trusted ally. A veritable ogre on the battlefield, de Gael is conquered by a woman, the lovely Linnet de Montsorrel. However their feelings for one another will be tested to the limit as the torments of jealousy, suspicion and pride and most importantly of all, an enemy from beyond the grave threaten to tear them apart.
Since writing this book, Elizabeth Chadwick has become a successful and much read author. Her writing style has dare I say it become much earthier and are all the better for it. Women still make up a large part of her writings and why not, they are just as interesting, if not more so than the men.
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A gripping detail of mediaeval life
Although this is not, in my opinion, one of Elizabeth Chadwicks 'greats' the story is detailed and gripping. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Dorset bookworm
Shields of pride
Chadwick is usually a good read. I would rate this book as not perhaps her best work but certainly worth the time over a long summer break.
Published 2 months ago by Jo C
Well-written, richly detailed historical romance
I can't say the quality of writing was surprising or unexpected to me - having heard so much about Elizabeth Chadwick already through word of mouth, I had reasonably high... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Isis
great eye for detail
great attention to detail as the author describes everything from the clothes, the stalls at the market to the smallest detail which brings the story to life. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by Lindymck
Shields of Pride
This was the first of Elizabeth Chadwick's novels I'd tried and I loved it & I am now addicted to her books.
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by C. Rapin
all a bit too nice!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in 2 days. the plot races along, fantastic characters and attention to detail. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2008 by Mrs. A. J. Greene
Shields of Pride is a Medieval Winner!
This is the story of Joscelin de Gael, illegitimate son of William de Rocher, known as Ironheart. Joscelin has not had an easy life. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2003 by Kimberly Gelderman
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