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William Marshal’s prowess and loyalty as a knight in the English royal household has been rewarded by marriage to Isabelle de Clare, heiress to great estates in England, Normandy and Ireland.
But their contentment and security is shattered when King Richard dies and is succeeded by his brother John, who takes the Marshals’ sons hostage and seizes their lands. Now William must face the conflict between remaining loyal or rebelling against these injustices—and the struggle threatens to tear his marriage apart. Fiercely intelligent and courageous, Isabelle too must come to terms with what the future holds …
The Scarlet Lion is the final novel in an unforgettable standalone trilogy about William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, Regent of England—and one of the country’s greatest forgotten heroes.
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"I truly enjoyed this book, but didn't want it to end! Because William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke is my ancestor I knew when he died. At the beginning of each chapter I didn't want to see the date, as they kept creeping closer to his death, which is, of course, the end of the book. This is a wonderful historical with enough history, romance, and battle to keep everyone happy."
— Christi (4 out of 5 stars)
The Scarlet Lion Listener Reviews
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" I really like this genre and Chadwick is an outstanding writer. I have read all her midieval titles. "
— Carolyn, 2/15/2014 -
" I was really disappointed with this book. I read about 100 pages and just got bored. It is a shame as I enjoyed the two prior. "
— RJ, 2/14/2014 -
" I love anything by Elizabeth Chadwick, she has a real talent for making the english history come alive. Perhaps if my history classes had been more like a Chadwick novel I would have done better! "
— Elizabeth, 2/11/2014 -
" I thought a little of it was not as easy a read as the 2nd in the series. (I just found out today there is another book in the series - before The Greatest Knight. "
— Phillip, 2/10/2014 -
" I enjoyed this descriptive story of "The Marshall" . He was a bigger than life character in real life and this book brings that to life for the reader. "
— Kimberly, 1/18/2014 -
" The final book about William Marshal and his years in service to the crown of England. I was so emotionally invested in the characters by the end of this novel that I sat down and cried for their loss. How embarassing - but says a lot about this powerful 2 part series. "
— Julia, 1/13/2014 -
" Excellent story. LONG, but it had to be and it was never boring. Ok, ok, it's not THAT long but there was a lot of story in those pages so it felt like it sometimes. "
— Katrina, 12/25/2013 -
" I like Elizabeth Chadwick, but this was not one of her best books. It was okay, but very slow. I had trouble staying focused. "
— Shiloh, 12/18/2013 -
" Outstanding! The sequel to The Greatest Knight, portraying the life of the great William Marshal, this duo is a must-read for any medieval buff. "
— Vesper, 12/10/2013 -
" The sequel to The Greatest Knight. Enjoyed it very much. Excellent portrayal of a beautiful marriage of partners complete with realistic up and downs every marriage experiences. Need hankies (lots) for the ending. "
— Marilyn, 11/4/2013 -
" I miss him, now he is dead. "
— Sarah, 10/5/2013 -
" Another incredible novel from Chadwick... it is a great author that can take bones of a historical person and make the reader feel as if they know them!!! A MUST read for anyone who loves historical fiction... it just doesn't get any better!!! "
— Lori, 10/5/2013 -
" I devoured this book - and the tears, my gosh the tears. What a fantastic story, I can't wait to read it again one day. "
— Malita, 9/28/2013 -
" The story itself was good and interesting, but overall I found this book was slow and boring at times. I skimmed quite a bit in the battle descriptions and focused mainly on the dialog. "
— MJ, 12/16/2012 -
" First book I have read by this author and found it really good. History told in an easy way.Found out that there is a book before this so will be looking out for that and looking forward to reading the others I have on my tbr. "
— Pauline, 9/9/2012 -
" The second in the series of William Marshall ... incredible historical fiction ... especially if you've been to London and toured the Tower of London -- all the castles mentioned in the book can be looked up online so you can SEE where it all took place .. great book! "
— Whitney, 6/6/2012 -
" I nearly gave this book four stars because it's a well written, interesting novel - read it if you are interested in the period of King John. I didn't however find it so absorbing I couldn't put it down so slightly disappointed. "
— Janice, 9/9/2011 -
" Couldn't get through this book even half way. Just read slow for me and felt kinda drawn out. IDK, maybe I'll try again in the future. "
— Heidi, 7/31/2011 -
" I feel so in-love with the characters that I cried for the last 20-30 pages of the book. Wish it didn't have to end. "
— Ashley, 6/11/2011 -
" The sequel to The Greatest Knight. Enjoyed it very much. Excellent portrayal of a beautiful marriage of partners complete with realistic up and downs every marriage experiences. Need hankies (lots) for the ending. "
— Marilyn, 5/19/2011 -
" Another great book from Ms Chadwick. I love the way she weaves history and fiction. I cannot put her books down and then I am sorry to have finished them! "
— Diane, 5/15/2011 -
" I liked this book a lot. This is the story of the last forty years of William Marshall's which tells about his wife and family. "
— Karen, 4/18/2011 -
" The final book about William Marshal and his years in service to the crown of England. I was so emotionally invested in the characters by the end of this novel that I sat down and cried for their loss. How embarassing - but says a lot about this powerful 2 part series. "
— Julia, 3/30/2011 -
" A struggle to read even though the subject material is so interesting. William Marshal, his family and the times he lived in are fascinating, but the depiction of the main characters and their relationship are at times extremely annoying. Too many "knowing looks" etc. "
— Julie, 3/19/2011 -
" Another incredible novel from Chadwick... it is a great author that can take bones of a historical person and make the reader feel as if they know them!!! A MUST read for anyone who loves historical fiction... it just doesn't get any better!!! "
— Lori, 1/31/2011 -
" This was a great read. I need to read the one prior...the great knight I think. "
— Miranda, 1/12/2011 -
" good story. heroes and villains. the hero dies at an advanced age. loved his wife to the end and she mourned his passing. "
— Michele, 12/26/2010
About Rosalyn Landor
Rosalyn Landor is an English-born television, theater, and multiple-award-winning audiobook narrator. Her television credits include Love in a Cold Climate, Rumpole of the Bailey, Sherlock Holmes, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. She has won numerous Audie awards and AudioFile magazine Earphones awards.