Chadwick, Elizabeth,1957-author.
A marriage of lions /Elizabeth Chadwick.xiii, 511 pages :maps, genealogical tables ;25 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
England, 1238. Raised at the court of King Henry III as a chamber lady to the queen, young Joanna of Swanscombe's life changes forever when she comes into an inheritance far above all expectations, including her own. Now a wealthy heiress, Joanna's arranged marriage to the King's 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. As 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.
1.Pembroke, Joan de Valence,--Countess of,--approximately 1230-approximately 1307--Fiction.2.Valence, William de,--approximately 1229-1296--Fiction.1.Enemies--Fiction.2.Inheritance and succession--Fiction.3.Man-woman relationships--Fiction.4.Nobility--Fiction.Dynamic Details