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Lords of the White Castle Audiobook
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A violent quarrel with the future King John destroys the young Fulke FitzWarin’s greatest ambition: to become Lord of the White Castle. Instead of accepting his fate, Fulke rebels. But the danger pursuing Fulke reaches new heights as he begins a passionate love affair with Maude Walter—the wealthy widow chosen by John himself.
Negotiating a maze of deceit, treachery and shifting alliances, Fulke’s route to success is fraught. And when the turmoil of the Magna Carta rebellion combines with a shocking tragedy, everything Fulke has fought for is thrown into the path of destruction.
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"I read this after reading Sharon Kay Penham's Welsh Princes Trilogy and they go together hand and hand. Not all historical novels can tell a story so well that it's enjoyable to read and contains historically accurate details to paint a picture of life in medieval England."
— Steph! (4 out of 5 stars)
Lords of the White Castle Listener Reviews
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" Lords of the White Castle was overly long and repetitive, but I would have given it three stars had it not ended the way it did. "
— Kimberly, 2/11/2014 -
" Wonderful historic fiction. "
— Roberta, 2/6/2014 -
" Unusual for me, but I am enjoying this writer's bodice-rippers for the authentic history and detail as well as great character development. "
— Lisa, 2/5/2014 -
" 2.5 stars. I enjoyed the first third of this book, but found through the rest that it meandered, and the ending was a let down. "
— B., 2/1/2014 -
" I liked this one a lot, but not quite as much as some of her others ... I'm not sure why; the characters were interesting. I guess they just didn't resonate with me quite as much. "
— Jeri, 1/22/2014 -
" Loved this book and all the others I have read by this author. On to the next Elizabeth Chadwick Historical Fiction book "The Leopard Unleashed" borrowed from an InterLibrary loan, due back in 3 days. "
— Jackie, 1/13/2014 -
" This was the first book of Elizabeth Chadwick's i ever read and it was exactly the sort of books trawl through the shelves for. Not only is is a romantic story but one immersed in the period and politic of the time. "
— Jean, 12/19/2013 -
" Couln'g put it down; many characters found in her other books. Makes me regret that I didn't read them in order. "
— Linda, 12/14/2013 -
" Light historical fiction about one of the Marcher lords Fulk Fitzwilliam who was a rebel against King John (perhaps the basis for some of the Robin Hood legends). If you like historical fiction it's an okay read. "
— Miste, 11/23/2013 -
" Absolutely fabulous medieval fiction. Everything she writes is fantastic "
— Sonya, 11/18/2013 -
" This was the first of Elizabeth Chadwick's books I read and was then hooked. It draws you in so you lose yourself in the story/ it's full of everything, even scenes to bring on the tears. "
— Maxi, 11/14/2013 -
" Ok, but more suited to a teenage audience (my 16 year old niece has actually read most of these novels). A bit thin on historical detail compared with say Sharon Penman "
— Claire, 11/5/2013 -
" As usual a very good book from Elizabeth Chadwick. "
— Lin, 10/6/2013 -
" I have left enough negative reviews about some of Chadwick's books. Probably better for me to simply say that I have read better and she has done better. "
— Terri, 9/22/2013 -
" Enjoyable piece of history.Not completely authentic but she does explain in the back what she has changed. "
— Pauline, 2/2/2013 -
" Based on a true story of honour, treachery and love spanning the turbulent reigns of four great medieval kings. A violent quarrel with Prince John, later King John, disrupts Fulke FitzWarin's life ambition to become "Lord of the White Castle" and leads him to rebel "
— Grace, 12/23/2012 -
" Though I didn't connect to its characters in the same way I did to its prequel, Shadows and Strongholds, it was a good historical novel set in medieval England. Though surely embellished, I enjoyed learning more about the FitzWarren family and the tale of a lesser-known English knight and lord. "
— Sara, 7/8/2011 -
" Elizabeth Chadwick brings to life Fulke FitzWarin, a young Welshman being taught chivalry in the court of King Henry II, and serves as a squire to the diabolical Prince John. "
— Deidre, 6/27/2011 -
" Elizabeth Chadwick brings to life Fulke FitzWarin, a young Welshman being taught chivalry in the court of King Henry II, and serves as a squire to the diabolical Prince John. "
— Deidre, 3/12/2011 -
" As usual a very good book from Elizabeth Chadwick. "
— Lin, 2/9/2011 -
" Absolutely fabulous medieval fiction. Everything she writes is fantastic "
— Sonya, 12/28/2010 -
" OK to read the series out of order "
— Lady_nj, 10/9/2010 -
" Though I didn't connect to its characters in the same way I did to its prequel, Shadows and Strongholds, it was a good historical novel set in medieval England. Though surely embellished, I enjoyed learning more about the FitzWarren family and the tale of a lesser-known English knight and lord. "
— Sara, 5/29/2010 -
" Great historical detail. A long book at nearly 700 pages, but the plot is interesting and well done. "
— Mirella, 1/15/2010 -
" I thought is book was great but when I found out it was based on actual people I liked it even more. "
— Kelly, 2/21/2008 -
" Fantastic book by a wonderful author who brings the medeival world to life! "
— Anne, 3/31/2007