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The Winter Mantle (Paperback)

by Elizabeth Chadwick (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks; New edition edition (3 Oct 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751529583
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751529586
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 68,077 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'The best writer of medieval fiction currently around.As always Chadwick's research is impeccable, her characters fully formed and her storytelling enthralling' - HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW 'Elizabeth Chadwick knows exactly how to write convincing and compelling historical fiction' - Marina Oliver

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Fresh from his defeat of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, William of Normandy has returned home in triumph, accompanied by the English nobles he cannot trust to leave behind. For Waltheof of Huntingdon, however, rebellion is not at the forefront of his thoughts. From the moment he catches sight of Judith, daughter of the King's formidable sister, he knows he has found his future wife. When Waltheof saves Judith's life, it is clear that the attraction is mutual. But marriage has little to do with love in mediaeval Europe. William refuses to let the couple wed and Waltheof joins an uprising against him. William crushes the rebellion but decides the best way to keep Waltheof in check is to agree to the marriage. But is the match between Saxon earl and Norman lady one made in heaven or hell? As their children grow, Waltheof and Judith must choose between their feelings for each other and older loyalties. Based on an astonishing true story, THE WINTER MANTLE reaches from the turbulent reign of William the Conqueror to the high drama of the crusades.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive!, 24 Jul 2003
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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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sheer Pleasure! , 8 Jan 2008
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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 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 1 month ago by K. Huff

4.0 out of 5 stars What's not to say? My favorite author of medieval fiction
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. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Misfit

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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
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