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Elizabeth Chadwick is a disciplined and hugely talented storyteller...highly recommended. (HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW )
Elizabeth Chadwick knows exactly how to write convincing and compelling historical fiction (Marina Oliver )
The author blends authentic period detail with a modern convnention for emotional drama. (MAIL ON SUNDAY )
An author who makes history come gloriously alive. (THE TIMES )
Elizabeth Chadwick knows exactly how to write convincing and compelling historical fiction (Marina Oliver )
The author blends authentic period detail with a modern convnention for emotional drama. (MAIL ON SUNDAY )
An author who makes history come gloriously alive. (THE TIMES )
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* Blending real historical characters and situations, Elizabeth Chadwick's latest novel takes readers back in time to life and love in the eleventh century.
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Elizabeth Chadwick has grown with each of her books. Her ability to transport her readers into the world of her characters has always been impressive, but in The Winter Mantle, this ability, in particular, shines. With her incredible attention to detail, she brings to life the Conqueror's England and Normandy and allows us to believe we are getting a glimpse of the real William and his family. This is not a 'fluff' book and Elizabeth Chadwick is not a fluff author; this is historical fiction at its best.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Winter Mantle begins in 1067 after The Conquest as Waltheof of Huntingdon and several other English nobles are kept under William's close eye in Normandy. Waltheof desires William's haughty niece Judith and is torn between making his peace with William and pressing suit for her hand or participating in further rebellion against the Norman conquerors. After one rebellion in the north fails, William forgives Waltheof and marries him to Judith, although she is torn between pride in her Norman ancestry and desire for her husband, and this eventually leads to discord in the marriage. Waltheof allows himself to be convinced to participate in one last attempt at overthrowing William, and this time with drastic results.
The story takes up with the second generation in the second half of the book. Norman courtier Simon de Senlis is sent to take charge of the lands Judith inherited from Waltheof at the behest of King William Rufus. Furious, the ever haughty Judith refuses to cooperate and wed Simon and he turns his eye to Matilda as a younger and more appealing choice...
Based on true people, this was a lively entertaining tale and I very much enjoyed how the author was able to take such a snotty piece of goods like Judith and humanize her in the end - it really was a love/hate relationship between she and Waltheof and in many ways those two warring emotions are very much the same. As with all of her books, Chadwick has an amazing knack of bringing the medieval period to life, be it the sights, sounds, smells, food, clothing and more. Highly recommended and a side note that the tiny baby at the very end of the book has his own story in The Falcons of Montabard.
The story takes up with the second generation in the second half of the book. Norman courtier Simon de Senlis is sent to take charge of the lands Judith inherited from Waltheof at the behest of King William Rufus. Furious, the ever haughty Judith refuses to cooperate and wed Simon and he turns his eye to Matilda as a younger and more appealing choice...
Based on true people, this was a lively entertaining tale and I very much enjoyed how the author was able to take such a snotty piece of goods like Judith and humanize her in the end - it really was a love/hate relationship between she and Waltheof and in many ways those two warring emotions are very much the same. As with all of her books, Chadwick has an amazing knack of bringing the medieval period to life, be it the sights, sounds, smells, food, clothing and more. Highly recommended and a side note that the tiny baby at the very end of the book has his own story in The Falcons of Montabard.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read a couple of Elizabeth Chadwick's books and they have always been a delight to read, the only problem being trying to put them down to get other things done! The Winter Mantle was no exception.
The Story starts with the main Characters Waltheof of Huntington being brought to Normandy as a 'guest' with some other nobles so King William can keep an eye on them. Waltheof is a lovely character friendly to a fault and caring, he notices Judith (Williams Niece) and instantly falls for her.
Judith is a much more reserved person, however she wants Waltheof too, but her life is based on duty and what is expected of her and this leads her through her life till the end.
When Waltheof does ask William to marry Judith he says no, but later when Waltheof helps a rebellion against William it is decided to allow the marriage to keep control of Waltheof, but the marriage does not run smoothly and soon choices have to be made regarding loyality and love.
There story leads to there Daughter's Matilda and her Husband together and we see how the past still lingers in there lifes.
The story is wonderfully written and is full of detail that transports you to that time where you feel like you are there watching it all unfold.
The Story starts with the main Characters Waltheof of Huntington being brought to Normandy as a 'guest' with some other nobles so King William can keep an eye on them. Waltheof is a lovely character friendly to a fault and caring, he notices Judith (Williams Niece) and instantly falls for her.
Judith is a much more reserved person, however she wants Waltheof too, but her life is based on duty and what is expected of her and this leads her through her life till the end.
When Waltheof does ask William to marry Judith he says no, but later when Waltheof helps a rebellion against William it is decided to allow the marriage to keep control of Waltheof, but the marriage does not run smoothly and soon choices have to be made regarding loyality and love.
There story leads to there Daughter's Matilda and her Husband together and we see how the past still lingers in there lifes.
The story is wonderfully written and is full of detail that transports you to that time where you feel like you are there watching it all unfold.
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Enjoyable fictionalisation of infamous incident
This was an interesting book providing full context to the infamous East Anglian wedding incident of William the Conqueror's reign. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jembo
I love her books
I have read every Elizabeth Chadwick book there is and I love them all. She is such an accomplished writer, keeping you enthralled from beginning to end. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. P. Hardy
I enjoyed this book
This is the first novel written by E. Chadwick that I read and I must say that I enjoyed it. The only parts that annoyed me a little and made me feel I was reading any 'chik lit'... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Patrizia Leone
excellent
this book follows a family through 2 generations. the book begins at the start of the norman period after the battle of hastings up to the first crusade to jerusalem and the author... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lindymck
Parent/children relationships as well as history and a 2 lovestories
I greatly appreciated this book: the historical period has been portraited with this writer's usual competence, and if you've read something else by her fully know that she makes... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by annama
Wonderful and moving
This is one of Elizabeth's best books written to date. It takes you back in time with the wonderful attention to detail. It moved me to tears in places. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by WizardWarlock
The Winter Mantle
A great read from a great writer.A historical novel but as accurate with the facts as possible
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by Margaret Barker
Another excellent History Lesson.
Elizabeth Chadwick. A Winters Mantel.
So far all Elizabeth Chadwick's Historical Books have contained so much well researched fact that it's difficult to separate fact from... Read more
So far all Elizabeth Chadwick's Historical Books have contained so much well researched fact that it's difficult to separate fact from... Read more
Published on 11 July 2009 by C. H. Morgan
Love and betrayal in 11th century England
Set in the years after the Norman Conquest, The Winter Mantle begins with the Waltheof and Judith, one an English captive and the other a Norman and the niece of William of... Read more
Published on 29 May 2009 by K. Huff
Based On a True Story
Much of Elizabeth Chadwick's research is carried out as a member of Regia Anglorum, this is an early medieval re-enactment society. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2007 by J. Chippindale
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