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Lords of the White Castle (Paperback)

by Elizabeth Chadwick (Author)
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  • Paperback: 688 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere; New edition edition (7 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751539392
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751539394
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,570 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!, 6 July 2007
By Misfit (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Making the legends of Robin Hood look dull!!, 30 Mar 2008
By Alexandra Duncan-Raine (Pitlochry, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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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5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good read, a little too long., 3 Oct 2006
By Wrecky World (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
After having read "Shadows and Strongholds" and thoroughly enjoyed it, I had high expectations from its sequel (which was actually written before S&S). It certainly is another great story, although Chadwick is at times not as captivating as usual. I feel that perhaps the book would have benefited from cutting out about a hundred pages after ...

(!!! BEGINNING OF SPOILER !!!) ... the king finally awards them Whittington. (!!! END OF SPOILER !!!)

The book is certainly chunky enough, so cutting out 100 pages should still leave a fairly sizable book. Even so, it was an enjoyable read, although I would recommend "Shadows and Strongholds" to first-time Chadwick readers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 6 months ago by Mrs. Carol A. Andrews

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 19 months ago by Mrs. Judith Lugg

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