Elizabeth Chadwick

Elizabeth Chadwick has told herself stories all of her life, but didn't actually write anything down until she was fifteen. Her first foray into historical fiction, a novel about the Holy Land in the twelfth century, led her to the realisation that she wanted to write historical fiction for a living.

After years of writing and rejections a literary agent became interested in The Wild Hunt, which went on to become her first published novel and to win a Betty Trask Award.

Chadwick has gone on to become one of Britain's foremost historical novelists, dubbed 'The Best Writer of Medieval Fiction currently around.' by the Historical Novel Society. She is published internationally and her work has been translated into 16 languages. Her novels about the thirteenth century magnate William Marshal, The Greatest Knight, and The Scarlet Lion, have brought her international acclaim.

To Defy a King, a novel of passion, rebellion, and the fight for Magna Carta tells the story of William’s strong hearted daughter.

Visit her website at www.elizabethchadwick.com

Author photo © Charlie Hopkinson

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To Defy a King Elizabeth Chadwick Winner of the RNA Historical Novel of the Year 2011. Set in the 12th century this is a spell-binding historical novel of huge emotional power set against the road to Magna Carta and the fight to bring a tyrant king to... Format: Paperback - Released: 18/08/2011 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

To Defy a King Elizabeth Chadwick Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year 2011. Set in the 12th century this is a spell-binding historical novel of huge emotional power set against the road to Magna Carta and the fight to bring a tyrant king... Format: Hardback - Released: 06/05/2010 Lovereading Price: £12.74 - Saving £4.25 (25%)

To Defy a King Elizabeth Chadwick Winner of the RNA Historical Novel of the Year 2011. Set in the 12th century this is a spell-binding historical novel of huge emotional power set against the road to Magna Carta and the fight to bring a tyrant king to... Format: Hardback - Released: 06/05/2010 Lovereading Price: £12.74 - Saving £4.25 (25%)

The Scarlet Lion Elizabeth Chadwick This is the second part in William Marshall’s story following Greatest Knight but you need not have read the first to enjoy it. The author has been shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year award four times. Sadly... Format: Paperback - Released: 05/07/2007 Lovereading Price: £6.74 - Saving £2.25 (25%)

The Love Knot Elizabeth Chadwick This was actually first published in 1998 but owing to the present popularity of historical fiction, the publishers have sensibly re-issued for it is a glorious medieval tale of war, court customs and a spirited girl who wants to make... Format: Paperback - Released: 19/01/2006 Lovereading Price: £6.74 - Saving £2.25 (25%)

Shadows and Strongholds Elizabeth Chadwick A stirring tale of love and chivalry in medieval England, it is actually a prequel to Lords of White Castle so a good place to start. Despite its quite complicated plot it rips along at a good pace, the sort... Format: Paperback - Released: 04/08/2005 Lovereading Price: £7.49 - Saving £2.50 (25%)