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The Winter Mantle (Hardcover)

by Elizabeth Chadwick (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 512 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press; 1 edition (April 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312312911
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312312916
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 14.8 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive!, 24 Jul 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: The Winter Mantle (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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Sheer Pleasure! , 8 Jan 2008
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This review is from: The Winter Mantle (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.

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Winter Mantle, 29 Jan 2002
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This review is from: The Winter Mantle (Hardcover)
Another very readable book by Elizabeth Chadwick who achieves a uniqe blending of fact with fiction to create books you cannot put down!

The Winter Mantle is really two stories of successive generations combined in one novel - a device which Elizabeth Chadwick has previously used to good effect (cf "Children of Destiny"). It is well written and full of detailed information about mediaeval life, particularly aspects of arms and armour, and it is this detail which makes it possible for the reader to become really immersed in the story, almost to the extent of feeling part of it.

All in all, excellent value for money.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent History Lesson.
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