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The Wild Hunt
Book 1 in the Wild Hunt series
Series: Wild Hunt
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The award-winning beginning of The Wild Hunt series: stunning historical detail, beguiling characters and superb storytelling.
A brilliant evocation of early mediaeval Britain and enchanting love story
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In the wild, windswept Welsh marches, a noble young lord rides homewards, embittered, angry, and in danger. He is Guyon, lord of Ledworth, heir to threatened lands and husband-to-be of Judith of Ravenstow. Their union will save his lands, but they have yet to meet...
For this is Wales at the turn of the twelfth century. Dynasties forge and fight, and behind the precarious throne of William Rufus, political intrigue is raging. Caught amidst the violence are Judith and Guyon, bound together yet poles apart.
But when a dark secret from the past is revealed and the full horror of war crashes over Guyon and Judith, they are forced to face insurmountable odds. Together...
The Wild Hunt by Elizabeth Chadwick is a tale of love, betrayal, and survival in the midst of medieval turmoil.
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The Wild Hunt
In the wild, windswept Welsh marches, a noble young lord rides homewards, embittered, angry, and in danger. He is Guyon, lord of Ledworth, heir to threatened lands and husband-to-be of Judith of Ravenstow. Their union will save his lands, but they have yet to meet... For this is Wales at the turn of the twelfth century. Dynasties forge and fight,...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Running Vixen
The beloved second book in The Wild Hunt series: stunning historical detail, beguiling characters and superb storytelling. A forbidden love takes England to the brink of war... 1126. Heulwen, daughter of Welsh Marcher baron Guyon FitzMiles, has grown up with her father's ward, Adam de Lacey. There has always been a spark between them, but when Heulwen marries elsewhere, a...PaperbackSold Out
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The Wild Hunt by Elizabeth Chadwick is praised for its exceptional portrayal of early medieval Britain, weaving an enchanting love story with intriguing narrative twists. It is described as a delightful and thoroughly enjoyable read, highly recommended for fans of historical fiction.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751540260
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 December 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Elizabeth Chadwick lives near Nottingham with her husband, two sons and assorted animals including cats, dog and guinea pigs. She is the author of 16 historical novels, four of which have been shortlisted for awards.
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