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So my plan had been that my library book would take me nicely to October, then I'd dive into whatever was called for #castthedie and #bookspin... Then I bailed on my library book. Started the tagged and then saw that #castthedie rolls were out, and it was called! How fortuitous. After that I'll move on to the others, plus whatever is called for #bookspin since I decided just to expand the same list.

In this dazzling account of Joanna of Swamscombe and William de Valence it is the ultimate prize to Medieval fiction. A MARRIAGE OF LIONS, is rich in character and true to historical detail, the history comes to life. Elizabeth Chadwick recreates their story with beauty, drama, pain and passion of the moment. Without doubt this is one of the best Medieval fiction novels I read.

Another winner from Chadwick. I‘m just sorry it‘s over so fast! Main female character is the grand daughter of the ever present William Marshall (he‘s already dead in this book but he‘s always ever present 😁).
She marries Henry III‘s half brother against the back drop of the De Montfort debacle. You see the de Montfort story from a different angle to Penman‘s which was interesting.
Great historical fiction.

#weeklyforecast
Hoping to finish tagged one today, but have busy day.
The other 2 are looking likely at the moment for the rest of the week.
Have a good week all ❤️ 📚

#bookmail
Love it when you forget preorders 😁