Elizabeth Chadwick: Shadows and Strongholds: A Novel

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Shadows and Strongholds: A Novel

A medieval tale of pride and strife, of coming-of-age in a world where chivalry is a luxury seldom afforded, especially by men of power.

England, 1148---ten-year-old Brunin FitzWarin is an awkward misfit in his own family. A quiet child, he is tormented by his brothers and loathed by his powerful and autocratic grandmother. In an attempt to encourage Brunin’s development,... (read more)

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“I'd prefer 3.5 stars, but I'll give the book the benefit of the doubt. Easy read. Very informative about the time period, which I love. Not a lot of depth of feeling or very intricate story writing, but definitely rereadable.”

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rain n smile said:

“This beautifully written medieval romance gripped me until I finished it. The entire scenario of knights in their shinig armours, their tough trainig and the war front comes alive in front of us. The author has not forgotten women and their tough lives. The medieval rituals of birth, marriage and death also open our eyes to history. ”

posted Wednesday, March 12 2008

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