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To Defy a King
- Author
- Elizabeth Chadwick
- Narrator
- Patience Tomlinson
- Publisher
- Soundings
- Publish Date
- 1 December 2010
- Run Time
- 16 hours 32 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Historical fiction
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- Author
- Elizabeth Chadwick
- Narrator
- Patience Tomlinson
- Duration
- 16 hours 32 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 December 2010
- ISBN
- 9781407979823
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Soundings
- Genre
- Historical fiction
Synopsis
The privileged daughter of one of the most powerful men in England, Mahelt Marshal’s life changes dramatically when her father is suspected of treachery by King John. Her brothers become hostages and Mahelt is married to Hugh Bigod, heir to the earldom of Norfolk. Adapting to her new life is hard, but Mahelt comes to love Hugh deeply; however, defying her father-in-law brings disgrace and heartbreak. When King John sets out to subdue the Bigods, Mahelt faces a heartbreaking battle, fearing neither she, nor her marriage, is likely to survive the outcome…
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