{"product_id":"a-marriage-of-lions-an-auspicious-match-an-invitation-to-war-9780751577587","title":"A Marriage of Lions: An auspicious match. An invitation to war.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Marriage of Lions: An auspicious match. An invitation to war.\u003c\/strong\u003e by Chadwick, Elizabeth. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780751577587.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn auspicious match, an invitation to war.\n\nHistorical Novel Society Editors Choice\n\nPicking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride\nDaily Telegraph\n\n*\n\nEngland, 1238\n\nRaised at the court of King Henry III as a chamber lady to the queen, young Joanna of Swanscombes life changes forever when she comes into an inheritance far above all expectations, including her own.\n\nNow a wealthy heiress, Joannas arranged marriage to the Kings charming, tournament-loving half-brother William de Valence immediately stokes the flames of political unrest as more established courtiers object to the privileges bestowed on newcomers.\n\nAs Joanna and William strive to build a life together, England descends into a bitter civil war. In mortal danger, William is forced to run for his life, and Joanna is left with only her wit and courage to outfox their enemies and prevent them from destroying her husband, her family, and their fortunes.\n\nElizabeth Chadwick has taken the few facts known about Joannas life and turned them into a rich, detailed portrait of a woman attempting to survive brutal court politics. The Times\n\n*\n\nPraise for Elizabeth Chadwick\n\nAn author who makes history come gloriously alive\nThe Times\n\nStunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguing\nBarbara Erskine\n\nI rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton\nSharon Kay Penman\n\nEnjoyable and sensuous\nDaily Mail\n\nMeticulous research and strong storytelling\nWoman \u0026amp; Home\n\nA riveting read . . . A glorious adventure not to be missed!\nCandis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sphere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985239404597,"sku":"ByrdShop_0751577588","price":51.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780751577587_6ea36cc5-1b3c-4972-aeb2-8424ddffc49d.jpg?v=1778635702","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-marriage-of-lions-an-auspicious-match-an-invitation-to-war-9780751577587","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}