Lady of the English
By: Elizabeth Chadwick
Publisher: Sphere
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 532
ISBN-13: 9781847442376
Subjects: Fiction; History; Empresses; Fathers and daughters; Kings and rulers; Succession; Queens; Widows
Description: 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'?
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Pure Passion Awards 2011 - Winner RNA Historical novel prize.