Shadow on the crown book

She cleverly weaves what we know historically with her own imaginative interpretation of how she sees emma and the other main characters in the story aethelred himself, his grown sons and the kings very personal inner nightmares. The same four viewpoint characters will return, and readers can look forward to murder, vengeance, betrayal, passion, pestilence, and heartbreak. Shadow on the crown audiobook summary a rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen in 1002, 15yearold emma of normandy crosses the narrow sea to wed the much older king athelred of england, whom she meets for the first time at the church door. In the shadow of the crown queens of england, book 6 by jean. Lately, i had been catching up on new podcasts, in part in order to build up my audible credits. From viking attacks to deadly family conflicts, this novel is so brilliantly written that i could not put it down. As i work on that final manuscript i offer you, through this website, a window into my research, my writing and my musings about history and historical fiction. Orphaned at 10, he is captured and adopted by a dane and taught the viking ways. Marrying the mucholder king of england in the year 1002, sixteenyearold emma of normandy is surrounded by a treacherous court and regarded as a threat by her husband before drawing on her. Shadow on the crown, the first in a trilogy that follows emma of normandy to england in 1002, is an entertaining and robust tale. This book is a historical fiction and sometimes you never know if it is going to be captivating or more on the dull side.

Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell narrated by katie firth book 1 of the emma of normandy trilogy. Shadow on the crown is the first book in the emma of normandy trilogy by patricia bracewell. Emmas name is not as familiar to us today as that of eleanor of aquitaine or katharine of aragon, nevertheless she was actively involved in the reigns of seven kings of england at a time when just surviving so many rulers was a noteworthy accomplishment. In the shadow of the crown queens of england, book 6 by jean plaidy book cover, description, publication history. In ad 1002 emma, a young norman girl, must take her place as bride to englands kin. See the complete the shadow on the crown series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. She lives in southeast texas and loves all things young adult, science fiction, and fantasy. As i work on that final manuscript i offer you, through this website, a window into my research, my writing and my musings. She is married off to him as so many medieval women were married because her family wanted to form an alliance.

For englands king ethelred the night sky is heavy with a dark. Novels patricia bracewell author of shadow on the crown. I am so tired of buying a kindle book and finding it to be only half a book. Audiobooks and podcasts have pretty much replaced playlists and the radio for me. Based on real events recorded in the anglosaxon chronicle, shadow on the crown introduces listeners to a fascinating, overlooked period of history and an unforgettable heroine whose quest to find her place in the world will resonate with modern listeners. The air off the southern coast hangs heavy, thick with the fear of viking sea raids. Uhtred is an english boy, born into the aristocracy of ninthcentury northumbria. Thrust into an unfamiliar and treacherous court, with a husband who mistrusts her. Book 1 of 2 in the emma of normandy trilogy series. Patricia bracewell the year is 1001 and england is under threat. Shadow on the crown the emma of normandy, book 1 amazon uk.

Sign me up to get more news about historical fiction books. She approaches emmas life from a different angle and tells more of emmas background. Ella march chase, author of three maids for a crown from the moment i picked up the book it captivated me, calling me back and back again until i abandoned everything to finish it in a breathless rush. Emma campion, author of the kings mistress shadow on the crown drew me in from the first page and held me in its grip. With flowing narrative, emmas life is brought to light in great detail and foresight. In the shadow of the crown by jean plaidy nook book. Im glad to hear there will be more books in the series because i look forward to finding out what happens to emma, the sister of richard ii duke of normandy and wife to. Shadow on the crown the emma of normandy, book 1 the. Queen emma, king aethelred, aetheling athelstan and lady elgiva of northampton. Shadow on the crown book san francisco public library.

Fifteen year old emma, sister of richard, the duke of normandy, spends her days with her sickly sister and rides her horse when she can, until her mother summons her and delivers the news that emma has been virtually sold to the english to keep the peace. After being thrown into a new land and a new kingdom. The year is 1001 and king aethlred, a man haunted by his past and troubled by his future has lost his queen. Shadow on the crown is a well written book but it ends in the middle of the story and. The next book begins about a year after the final scene of shadow on the crown and will cover about eight years. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell publisher. Shadow on the crown and the price of blood are the first two novels in my trilogy about a preconquest queen consort of england, emma of normandy emmas name is not as familiar to us today as that of eleanor of aquitaine or katharine of aragon, nevertheless she was actively involved in the reigns of seven kings of england at a time when just surviving so many rulers was a noteworthy. Set in england when vikings are on the brink of invasion, this is an epic tale of seduction, war, and unrequited love from an outstanding new voice in historical fiction the year is 1001 and england is under threat. Her principal work is the 20 historical novel shadow on the crown published by vikingpenguin in the u. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell penguin random. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell goodreads. According to worldcat, the book is held in 746 libraries.

She cleverly weaves what we know historically with her own imaginative interpretation of how she sees emma and the other main characters in the story aethelred himself, his grown sons and the. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell tells the fascinating story of emma of normandy. Listen to shadow on the crown audiobook streaming online free. Emma is a young woman who is forced to marry king aethelred of england. Emma has been promised to king aethelred, an older man and father of grown sons, who seeks a deal with duke richard to protect his coastline. The first book in a brandnew series, the last kingdom is set in england during the reign of king alfred. Cindie lovelace as an avid reader of historical fiction, and a devoted follower of bernard cornwells saxon series, i would recommend shadow on the crown to others who share this passion and i would like to bestow the most stars its possible to give 5 out of 5 or 10 out of 10 to this book. Striking a quivering bulls eye with the first book of a planned trilogy, bracewells enthralling debut begins with emma of. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell audiobooks. Kristen martin is the international amazon bestselling author of the alpha drive trilogy and shadow crown series. A childrens book, beautiful illustrations, excellent story. Queen emmas story, as ive imagined it, begins with my novel shadow on the crown, continues in the sequel the price of blood, and will be completed with the publication of the third book in the series, perilous tides.

The first volume of a trilogy, shadow on the crown is the story of emma, queen consort to the eleventhcentury english king aethelred ii. Shadow on the crown and the price of blood are the first two novels in my trilogy about a preconquest queen consort of england, emma of normandy. A norman in a loveless marriage of alliance, emma is a spirited, clever 15yearold who earns the love of her new subjects as well as that of athelstan, eldest son of aethelred. A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a you. Anglo saxon chronicles are again brought to us with a bit more spice this time by patricia bracewell in the voice of katie firth who is really a master when it comes to narrating such novels that share a historical background. Still a damn good book even the 2nd time through, and dissecting it. Set in england when vikings are on the brink of invasion, this is an epic tale of seduction, war, and unrequited love from an outstanding new voice in historical fiction. Author of the emma of normandy trilogy set in 11th century england. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell books on tape. Book club ideas for shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell for our christmas book club we read the most unexpected gem of a book. Shadow on the crown is a shorter book but extremely gripping. Shadow on the crown is a well written book but it ends in the middle of the story and you have to buy book 2 to finish it.