Elizabeth Chadwick is the author of 17 historical novels, including The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion, A Place Beyond Courage, For the King's Favor, Shadows and Strongholds, The Winter Mantle, and The Falcons of Montabard, four of which have been shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Awards. Visit www.elizabethchadwick.com
" I recommend this book to anyone who loves strong female
characters and/or historical fiction. This is the first book I read
by Ms. Chadwick -- I know it won't be my last." -- Martha's
Bookshelf
"A big yes for historical fans. There is love, war, politics, a
wicked king and the daily life of a noble family in 13th century
England. I could not put it down." -- Book Girl of
Mur-y-Castell
"After reading four of Elizabeth Chadwick's books I don't think
that there is anything she can do wrong in writing this genre. The
characters are wonderful - fleshed out, individual, not
stereotypical and graceful. The blend of action scenes and
emotional scenes are well balanced. You come away from each of
these books wanting more!" -- The Maiden's Court
"Chadwick again captures the inherent complexity of medieval
alliances and rivalries in this irresistibly readable historical
romance featuring a willful and wily heroine ensnared in a
particularly thorny political hornet's nest. Chadwick's characters
step directly off the pages of history into this fresh fictional
reimagining of a perilous time and place." -- Booklist
"Characters you care about. Or loathe. Atmosphere so pungent you
can almost smell it. And juicy chunks of violent medieval history
you can enjoy in the climate-controlled safety of your own home. A
star back in Britain, Elizabeth Chadwick is finally getting the
attention she deserves here." -- USA Today
"Each and every time I read a book by Elizabeth Chadwick I am
certain she has written the perfect book that cannot be topped. And
each and every time I read her next book, I find I am wrong." --
Thoughts from Lady Tess
"I alternated between biting my nails for them and tearing up. It
was nice to be reminded that true love can conquer all." -- First
for Women
"I have to be honest and say that this was the first book of
Elizabeth Chadwicks that I have read and I was very impressed with
her writing. The author wrote of these characters and timeframe
with as much historical accuracy that can be put in a work of
fiction. I can see why To Defy A King is Historical Novel of the
Year by the Romantic Novelists' Association. So congrats to
Elizabeth on a great book! " -- CelticLady's Reviews
"I highly recommend reading To Defy A King, and for that matter all
of Ms. Chadwick's books. They are really a true treat to read. I
found I tucked myself into bed quite early at night just so I could
read their story for hours and hours." -- History Undressed
"If you are like me and love travelling back in time, I think
you'll want to devour Elizabeth Chadwick's books. " -- He followed
me home
"It is a fantastic book that I highly recommend. Elizabeth Chadwick
books seem to get better and better and she is now one of my
favourite historical authors." -- Queen of Happy Endings
"It is no surprise that Chadwick is one of the most respected
authors of medieval historical novels. 4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick of the
Month " -- RT Book Reviews
"Ms. Chadwick has a way of telling her stories that pulls me from
my current surroundings and submerges me in the place of her tale.
Her eye for detail AND storytelling is so good that you forget
where and almost who you are and just join the characters in the
book." -- The Broken Teepee
"Ms. Chadwick's reputation precedes her, but her actual writing
exceeds her reputation by a mile. I was really taken by the ease
with which Elizabeth writes about history.There wasn't a dull
moment in this book." -- Reading Extravaganza
"One of my favourite medieval authors, the super talented Ms.
Chadwick, is at it again with her latest offering, To Defy a King.
I always marvel at how easily she seems to bring these characters
to life all the while helping her 21st century readers understand
and appreciate times from long ago." -- Book Drunkard
"She seamlessly weaved historical facts with real life characters
and events in to breathtaking historical fiction. She captured my
imagination and my heart. Elizabeth Chadwick to me, in a Queen of
historical Fiction." -- So Many Precious Books, So Little Time
"This is a great Middle Ages biographical fiction that enables fans
of Elizabeth Chadwick to feel they are "living the history". " --
Genre Go Round Reviews
"This is an excellent book for lovers of historical fiction, 13-th
century England, and strong women." -- Library of Clean Reads
"With vivid immediacy, To Defy a King tells a story of politics in
the vicious era leading to the Magna Carta, which is also a moving
and sexy love story and, above all, the story of a woman who
refused to tolerate demeaning and abusive treatment - even from her
king - in a time when many women simply accepted it as their lot. "
-- HistoricalNovels.Info
"You know you can't go wrong with Elizabeth Chadwick's writing, as
she has gained fans around the world. I doubt anyone bothers
reading this review because of the fact that almost everyone has
the same opinions of her..Chadwick is an icon for the historical
fiction community for her ability to create a believable and
passionate story based around major events of the era" -- The
Burton Review
"4/5 Excellent! This vivid and engrossing tale of a noble
daughter's life will draw you in, so set aside a few hours for the
reading!" -- drey's library
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