The Scarlet Lion

Name: The Scarlet Lion
Rating: 4.41 (9532 reviews)

by Elizabeth Chadwick Book 3 in the William Marshal series.

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William Marshal’s marriage to the wealthy heiress Isabelle de Clare gives him land, family and responsibilities across England, Normandy, Wales and Ireland. The death of Richard I brings John to the throne, and the new king uses hostages, confiscation and suspicion to keep powerful nobles under control.

William tries to remain loyal without sacrificing his wife, sons or estates, while Isabelle challenges decisions that expose their family to royal vengeance. Their partnership is tested through the loss of Normandy, Magna Carta and civil war, culminating in William’s final service as guardian of the young Henry III and defender of the dynasty that repeatedly endangered him.

Historical Periods

Magna Carta1215 CE First Barons’ War1215–1217 CE Captivity and Ransom of Richard I1192–1194

Genres

Biographical Fiction Court & Political Fiction Dynastic & Royal Fiction Historical Sagas Romance War Fiction

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Richard I of England1157–1199 John, King of England1166–1216 Philip II of France1165–1223 William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke1146–1219