'An author who makes history come gloriously alive'The Times Elizabeth Chadwick's bestselling,award-winning first novel,and the start of the beloved Wild Hunt series.In the wild,windswept Welsh marches a noble young lord rides homewards,embittered,angry and in danger. He is Guyon,lord of Ledworth,heir to threatened lands,husband-to-be of Judith of Ravenstow. Their union will save his territory - but they have yet to meet...For this is Wales at the turn of the twelfth century. Dynasties forge and fight,and behind the precarious throne of William Rufus,political intrigue is raging. Caught amidst the violence are Judith and Guyon,bound together yet poles apart. But when the full horror of war crashes over Guyon and Judith,they are forced to face insurmountable odds. Together...Winner of the Betty Trask Award'Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride'Daily Telegraph'Meticulous research and strong storytelling'Woman & Home
Publisher: Little,Brown Book GroupISBN: 9780751540260Number of pages: 352Weight: 240 gDimensions: 196 x 126 x 30 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A delight...with its brilliant evocation of early mediaeval Britain,enchanting love story and amusing narrative twists. THE WILD HUNT is highly recommendedThoroughly enjoyableOpening an Elizabeth Chadwick novel is like meeting an old friend...This book was a particularly special encounter for me because I was reading for the first time the debut novel of an author I have come to love...No wonder there was a clamour for this reprint'Sue McNab,Essentials GuideA cracking read...As with all Chadwick sagas we get strong,memorable characters,richly-realised historic settings and terrific storytelling'Keighley News
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