Lady of the lake
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Main ideas:
- "Lady of the Lake" explores the intertwined destinies of two women, Matilda and Adeliza, as they navigate the power struggle for the English crown during the reign of King Stephen.
- Matilda, the daughter of King Henry I, is determined to reclaim her crown from Stephen, who has usurped the throne.
- Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, is now married to William D'Albini, a warrior aligned with the opposition against Stephen.
- Both women are strong-willed and face conflicts between loyalty to their husbands and their support for Matilda's claim to the throne.
- The novel delves into themes of power, loyalty, sacrifice, and the personal costs that come with seeking and holding onto power in a male-dominated society.
Overall, "Lady of the Lake" is a historical fiction novel that provides a rich tapestry of the political intrigues and personal sacrifices made by women during a turbulent period in English history. It highlights the challenges faced by women in asserting their authority and influence in a world where men hold the power and their decisions shape destinies.
Two very different women are linked by destiny and the struggle for the English crown. Matilda, daughter of Henry I, is determined to win back her crown from Stephen, the usurper king. Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, is now married to William D'Albini, a warrior of the opposition. Both women are strong and prepared to stand firm for what they know is right. But in a world where a man's word is law, how can Adeliza obey her husband while supporting Matilda, the rightful queen? And for Matilda pride comes before a fall ...What price for a crown? What does it cost to be 'Lady of the English'?
Product Overview
- ISBN: 9781847442376
- Author(s): Elizabeth Chadwick,
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- Pages: 544
- Format: Hardback