Synopsis (From the Publisher):
"Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero.
A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne, the volatile and fickle Prince Henry. But being a royal favorite brings its share of danger and jealousy as well as fame and reward."
Having read the second book in the series, The Scarlet Lion (My Review), and it being one of my favorite historical fiction novels, I am eager to read this first book for which I have only heard the highest praise. The final book in the series, To Defy a King, will be released March 1st. Hmmm, I think this calls for a bit of a Chadwick event here on the blog!
