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The King's Jewel

By: Elizabeth Chadwick
Narrated by: Kit Griffiths
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Wales, 1093. 

The warm, comfortable family life of young Nesta, daughter of Prince Rhys of Deheubarth, is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honour is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling concubine by King William’s ruthless younger brother Henry, who later ascends the throne under suspicious circumstances. But it is Nesta’s marriage that will really change the course of her life. 

Gerald FitzWalter, an ambitious young knight, is rewarded for his unwavering loyalty to his new King with Nesta’s hand. He is delighted, having always admired her from afar, but Nesta’s only comfort is her return to her beloved Wales. There, she cannot help but be tempted by the handsome, charismatic and dangerous son of the Welsh prince, Owain. When he offers her the chance to join him in his plan to overthrow Norman rule she must choose between duty and desire.

From the award-winning and bestselling author comes the heartbreaking tale of a woman trying to survive in a man’s world—a world where the men who would protect her are dead and banished.

©2023 Elizabeth Chadwick (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK Historical Fiction Medieval Historical
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Loved character development. Really came alive . Love authors work and this one was exceptional. Difficult start but well worth the patience as characters came to life.

Characters and story line

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Engaging storyline. well developed characters. The dialogue is rich and redeeming. Beautiful and vivid descriptors with strong detail.

Engaging storyline. well developed characters

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steadfastfast and healing due to forgivness, very difficult to put down. Iwas hoping for a sequel.

Living with Joy and pain

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What I loved most about the story was the honest and moving portrayal of how deep and lasting love can steadily grow from the trauma of war–healing comes with gentle and persistent care, respect, and emotional regard. Chadwick’s writing seamlessly weaves an engaging fictional tale onto the tapestry of actual historical events. An excellent narrative performance brings it home.

Beautiful, realistic portrayal of finding a deep and abiding love after trauma and conflict

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i could find little to recommend the main character. She was shallow, bitter, hateful & unmoving. Probably the authors worst.

A main character to hate

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