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  • A Place Beyond Courage

  • William Marshal, Book 1
  • By: Elizabeth Chadwick
  • Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
  • Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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A Place Beyond Courage

By: Elizabeth Chadwick
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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Summary

Sometimes Keeping Your Honor Means Breaking Your Word

In England, the Middle Ages are a time for ambitious men to prosper. Before he becomes the father of William Marshal, John FitzGilbert is a man of honor and loyalty, sworn to royal service. When the old king dies, his successor rewards the handsome and ambitious John with castles and lands. But King Stephen has a tenuous hold on his reign over medieval England.

In these unstable times, John's loyalty to the British king comes at great cost. So, when jealous rivals at court seek to destroy John, he takes matters into his own hands. He backs a woman's claim to the crown, sacrifices his marriage, and eventually makes a final gamble that is perhaps one step too far.

Rich with detail, masterful in its storytelling, A Place Beyond Courage is historical fiction full of impossible choices and the real meaning of honor, perfect for fans of The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory and Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel.

An incredible prequel to the William Marshal series!

"The best writer of medieval fiction currently around."—Historical Novels Review
©2007 Elizabeth Chadwick (P)2024 Recorded Books
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Fantastic!

What a brilliant opening to the series. Very dialogue heavy that is engaging and expertly done. The performance is brilliant. Rosalyn pours so much character and range in this novel it was an absolute delight to listen to.
Pacing can seem a little fast at times, likely due to the heavy dialogue and regular time skips. Those that have even a cursory knowledge of the history of John and his son William will get a lot of enjoyment.

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