Based on the true story of John FitzGilbert, marshal to three kings and one empress. Accomplished soldier, feared warrior, cunning tactitian. Father to five year old William. A man balancing on the edge, because sometimes keeping your honour means breakin
Sourcebooks Landmark
September 2012
On Sale: September 4, 2012
Featuring: John FitzGilbert
512 pages ISBN: 1402271085 EAN: 9781402271083 Kindle: B008L1E13M Paperback / e-Book Add to Wish List
The early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper, and royal servant John FitzGilbert Marshal is one of them. Raised high as the kin of the deceased King Henry battle each other for England's throne, John reaps rich rewards but pays a terrible price for the choices he makes - as do his family. His wife, fragile, naรฏยฟยฝve Aline is hopelessly unequipped to cope with the demands of a life lived on the edge and, when John is seriously injured in battle, her worst nightmare is realised.
Sybilla, bright, forthright sister to the Earl of Salisbury, finds herself used as a bargaining counter when her brother seeks to seal a truce with his troublesome neighbour, John FitzGilbert. And then there is Sybilla's small son, William, seized hostage by the King for John's word of honour. But sometimes keeping your honour means breaking your word...