About the Author

Elizabeth Chadwick (UK) is the author of 17 historical novels, including The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion, A Place Beyond Courage, Lords of the White Castle, Shadows and Strongholds, the Winter Mantle, and The Falcons of Montabard, four of which have been shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Awards.

Reviews

"A joy to read. I love how [Chadwick] fits into Medieval England with seemingly little effort. " -- Book Lust

"A truly poignant story, For the King's Favor is a masterpiece in historical fiction!" -- History Undressed

"Another awesome read for me and another fantastic book by Elizabeth Chadwick." -- The Maiden's Court

"Another fantastic story . " -- Yankee Romance Reviewers

"Chadwick breaths life in times gone by... The book made me remembered why I loved her books in the first place." -- Book Girl of Mur-Y-Castell

"Chadwick did not disappoint! She had a good cast of characters from real life to draw from. She made them come back to life with richly textured scenes of England and Royalty" -- So Many Precious Books, So Little Time

"Chadwick's characters are carefully and brilliantly crafted... extremely well written historical fiction." -- Rundpinne

"Chadwick's work is beautiful; it reminds me why I love historical fiction in the first place." -- The Bibliophilic Book Blog

"Chadwick's writing style was thoroughly engrossing and I found myself living in the 1100s along with the characters." -- Favorite PasTimes Blog

"Each novel by Elizabeth Chadwick continues to build her reputation of one of the queens of historical writing. " -- Night Owl Romance

"Elizabeth Chadwick does a fabulous job in her depiction of the King's court, the people whose lives are impacted by the rotation of the King's attention, and of the political intrigues and favor-currying that takes place. " -- Drey's Library

"Elizabeth Chadwick has a knack for developing characters with flaws and believability, therefore making them completely 'real' while you read their stories. They are authentic and a tribute to her research." -- She Read a Book

"Elizabeth Chadwick has once again weaved a work of art with her vivid descriptions and ability to tell a most captivating tale." -- Confessions and Ramblings of a Muse in the Fog

"Elizabeth Chadwick weaves a tapestry of a tale that is spellbinding. " -- The Long and Short of It Reviews

"Elizabeth Chadwick's name has become a byword for high quality historical fiction. If any one author can "claim" medieval England as his or her territory, it must be she, for she nails the era with precision as she lures the reader into an incredible world of chivalry and knights gallant. " -- Hist Fic Chick

"Filled with sacrifice, sibling rivalry and war, For the King's Favor is truly a gem." -- Readin' and Dreamin'

"Highly recommended. I absolutely loved For the King's Favor. " -- Bookfoolery and Babble

"I could not put this book down... Highly recommended. " -- Bookfoolery and Babble

"I loved this book. It brought to life historical people that I knew nothing about and created an almost obsession for me. I can't wait to pick up the rest of Elizabeth Chadwick's books." -- Books Like Breathing

"I swear, each Elizabeth Chadwick book I read is even better than the last. Chadwick breathes such life into characters so long dead; to read one of her books is to have a peephole on the past." -- Devourer of Books

"Just like a fine wine Chadwick is to be savored all the way down to the last drop." -- Historically Obsessed

"One of the best historical fiction novels I have read this year. Everyone must experience Elizabeth Chadwick's exquisite writing. Her proficiency and talent place her among the elite in her genre." -- Bookworm's Dinner

"Recommend? Absolutely to lovers of royal Historical Fiction. " -- Life in the Thumb

"Smart writing, a mastery of the time period and impeccable research is what we've come to expect from Elizabeth Chadwick and she certainly brought it with For the King's Favor." -- Passages to the Past

"The characters really come to life." -- In the Hammock

"The lives of Ida and Roger captivate and give the reader the all important gift of hope." -- Luxury Reading

"The writing is exemplary and the attention to detail sublime... a book to be savored... an experience rather than just a read." -- The Broken Teepee

"This tale is replete with details about the history and culture of late 12th-century England, a time of royal, financial, familial, marital and political conflicts that keep the reader riveted to every page. A grand read!" -- Historical Novel Reviews