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A captivating story of a mother’s love stretched to breaking and a knight determined to rebuild his life with the royal mistress, The Time of Singing is Elizabeth Chadwick at her best. Based on a true story never before told and impeccably researched, this is a testament to the power of sacrifice and the strength of love.
When Roger Bigod, heir to the powerful earldom of Norfolk, arrives at court to settle an inheritance, he meets Ida de Tosney, young mistress to King Henry II. In Roger, Ida sees a chance for lasting love, but their decision to marry carries an agonizing price. It’s a breathtaking novel of making choices, not giving up, and coping with the terrible shifting whims of the king.
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"Another great read for medieval history enthusiasts. I really enjoyed Ida and Roger's story. Most of the stories I have read set during this period have focused on the royal court or the life of the great William Marshal and much of his story centered around the courts of Henry II, Eleanor, the Young King, and Richard I. This story, on the other hand, dealt more with the effects these rulers had on Barons and landowners of the period. The story doesn't have the intensity of Chadwick's The Greatest Knight or The Scarlet Lion, but its beauty is in the love story between Ida and Roger despite the great obstacles set before them. Chadwick is a master at characterization and I love how she shows Ida's strength despite being a woman during a time where women had few options open to them."
— Lori (5 out of 5 stars)
The Time of Singing Listener Reviews
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" I liked it. Didn't love it. Would possibly read this author again. I'm a sucker for any medieval story line, especially one from the 1100's and 1200's. The Plantagenets and I are in deep love with each other. "
— Holly, 1/29/2014 -
" Although I read and generally enjoyed the book, I didn't feel like it was going anywhere. There was nothing to work towards, no special climax. If you like historical fiction then you'll probably like this. "
— Wendy, 1/28/2014 -
" Good historical fiction- a lot of what happened in the late 1100s in England. Pretty good. "
— Molly, 1/15/2014 -
" It's amazing how woman were no more the pawns, but the courage and the way she made her life turnout best for her with the expectation of having to leave her firstborn in order to escape and make a life for herself and the love of her life. I can't wait to read more. I love this era of books. "
— Mindi, 1/13/2014 -
" From what I can tell this is the same book as "A Time of Singing." At least it is according to Kindle. "
— Rebecca, 1/2/2014 -
" US title for The Time of Singing. Perhaps Susannah can advise me if these should be combined or not. "
— Misfit, 12/23/2013 -
" The 1st two books in this series were excellent (The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion) however, this and the 4th book (To Defy a King) were a let down. Good for listening to, to kill time during a ride to work but not much more. "
— Mike, 11/20/2013 -
" great read. Nice to see a strong female. "
— Sean, 6/23/2013 -
" Wonderfully engaging and for the historical facts that I did check they were very accurate which for me made the tale even more engaging. "
— Michael, 6/4/2013 -
" The writing was quite good, but the storyline was less than intriguing. I found her William Marshall series much more interesting. "
— Sallie, 11/23/2012 -
" Decent bit of medieval historical fiction, but the author note was a bit wacky. Akashic records, really? "
— Joy, 6/23/2012 -
" This had some interesting historical detail, although I was occasionally distracted by the oh-so-modern lens through which the main characters viewed their relationship. Not sure if I'd read it again or not. "
— Caitlin, 3/12/2012 -
" Elizabeth Chadwick's writing truly brings 12th century England to life and is a pleasure to read. "
— Denise, 1/31/2012 -
" I'd like to give this three and ONE HALF stars! If you like Phillipa Gregory, read Elizabeth Chadwick. Same genre, similar approach to historical fiction. This was well done and interesting. I'll read more by this author. "
— Kate, 10/10/2011 -
" The story of Roger Bigod and Ida de Tosney, former mistress of Henry II and mother of his son William Longspee. Aside from the history, a compelling story of a broken families finally learning acceptance of one another. "
— Marilyn, 6/29/2011 -
" Although I read and generally enjoyed the book, I didn't feel like it was going anywhere. There was nothing to work towards, no special climax. If you like historical fiction then you'll probably like this. "
— Wendy, 5/16/2011 -
" Once again I have nothing but praise for Ms Chadwick's story telling. A time period you know about with a new story. "
— Diane, 5/15/2011 -
" I loved this book and the time period it was set in. Definitely one I would read again in the future! "
— Katie, 4/25/2011 -
" I'd like to give this three and ONE HALF stars! If you like Phillipa Gregory, read Elizabeth Chadwick. Same genre, similar approach to historical fiction. This was well done and interesting. I'll read more by this author. "
— Kate, 4/21/2011 -
" I liked this historical novel and enjoyed learning about a time that is not commonly written about (late 1100's), but it was a bit boring. "
— Jodi, 4/15/2011 -
" I love a good historical fictional when the characters come alive and I feel transported back in time. This story did that for me. Very detailed on all levels. Highly enjoyable read! "
— Connie, 4/3/2011 -
" I'm on page 242 of 514 of The Time of Singing: Roger is VERY honorable!! U just respect him, It's kind of cute??? But really I don't need to read more about how great William Marshal is, he's got two books of his own! "
— Jewel, 11/28/2010 -
" This is a good medieval historical fiction. I love to learn about these times without having to pick up a history book. I will read more of Chadwick. "
— Dgoll, 11/14/2010