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William Marshal: Guardian of England: The Complete Series
(2018)(A book in the William Marshal series)
An omnibus of novels by Richard Woodman
The Knight Banneret
"The general reader will be engrossed in the narrative, while students of the era will admire Woodman’s accurate eye for historical detail and vocabulary and his incisive reveals of the customs and attitudes of the time." Paul Bannister
William Marshal was born in a time of civil war. In a time of bloodshed and honour.
As a boy he is used as a pawn, during the conflict between Stephen and Matilda. But as a young man he trains as a knight.
Marshal learns his trade in England and Normandy, fighting in tournaments and war-games, gaining friends and enemies alike.
Marshal soon finds himself embroiled in the campaigns of Henry II and the rivalry between French Kings.
Where once he fought for fame and riches, the young knight finds himself fighting for his life.
The King’s Knight
“This series could develop into something very special. Richard Woodman knows how to tell a story, but has a healthy respect for history... Compulsive reading.” Saul David
William Marshal returns from the Holy Land to witness a country - and a father and son - at war.
The knight is torn between his ambition and duty.
Henry II's powers are diminishing and the King finds himself fighting against both Richard the Lionheart and Philip Augustus of France. Yet Marshal keeps his oath to serve his monarch.
But, after the death of Henry, Marshal pledges his allegiance to Richard and vows to protect England, as the Lionheart journeys east to re-take Jerusalem.
Marshal learns that the political landscape can be as perilous as any battlefield, especially as England clasps a viper to its bosom, in the form of John, Richard's self-regarding brother.
And, as Prince John becomes King John, William Marshal's life and fortunes will change forever.
Guardian of the Realm
Bound by deep loyalties to the House of Anjou, William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, stands by the despotic King John as he is driven out of his hereditary lands on the continent by Philippe of France and is compelled to yield to the demands of the Barons at Runnymead in 1215.
England is divided.
Repudiating Magna Carta, John’s disastrous reign reaches its climax as he loses his Crown and Treasure in the Wash and dies at Newark, leaving his nine year-old son Henry as King.
There is only one man who can save the realm from anarchy as the Barons sense their moment has come and invite Prince Louis of France to invade and take the throne.
Ever faithful, William Marshal takes on the burden. As Guardian of the Realm and at the age of seventy-two he charges into Lincoln and hurls the French out of the city in an epic pell-mell battle, driving Louis across the Channel in a war of cut and thrust, securing the throne for Henry III.
Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Robyn Young.
'Woodman has done justice to a remarkable story and man. William Marshal is portrayed as being brave, intelligent - but flawed and human too.' Michael Arnold
'Brings medieval Europe to life. The well-crafted action and historical insights enthral and entertain.' Richard Foreman, author of Band of Brothers.
‘If 'Neptune’s Trident' sets the standard for what is to follow - we can at least rest assured that there is a series that truly does justice to our proud merchant maritime past.’ Nautilus UK Telegraph
Captain Richard Martin Woodman LVO is an English novelist and naval historian. He is the author of the series A History of the British Merchant Navy and the Sword of State trilogy, which recreates the true story of George Monck, a giant of the 17th Century.
For fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Michael Jecks.
Genre: Historical
"The general reader will be engrossed in the narrative, while students of the era will admire Woodman’s accurate eye for historical detail and vocabulary and his incisive reveals of the customs and attitudes of the time." Paul Bannister
William Marshal was born in a time of civil war. In a time of bloodshed and honour.
As a boy he is used as a pawn, during the conflict between Stephen and Matilda. But as a young man he trains as a knight.
Marshal learns his trade in England and Normandy, fighting in tournaments and war-games, gaining friends and enemies alike.
Marshal soon finds himself embroiled in the campaigns of Henry II and the rivalry between French Kings.
Where once he fought for fame and riches, the young knight finds himself fighting for his life.
The King’s Knight
“This series could develop into something very special. Richard Woodman knows how to tell a story, but has a healthy respect for history... Compulsive reading.” Saul David
William Marshal returns from the Holy Land to witness a country - and a father and son - at war.
The knight is torn between his ambition and duty.
Henry II's powers are diminishing and the King finds himself fighting against both Richard the Lionheart and Philip Augustus of France. Yet Marshal keeps his oath to serve his monarch.
But, after the death of Henry, Marshal pledges his allegiance to Richard and vows to protect England, as the Lionheart journeys east to re-take Jerusalem.
Marshal learns that the political landscape can be as perilous as any battlefield, especially as England clasps a viper to its bosom, in the form of John, Richard's self-regarding brother.
And, as Prince John becomes King John, William Marshal's life and fortunes will change forever.
Guardian of the Realm
Bound by deep loyalties to the House of Anjou, William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, stands by the despotic King John as he is driven out of his hereditary lands on the continent by Philippe of France and is compelled to yield to the demands of the Barons at Runnymead in 1215.
England is divided.
Repudiating Magna Carta, John’s disastrous reign reaches its climax as he loses his Crown and Treasure in the Wash and dies at Newark, leaving his nine year-old son Henry as King.
There is only one man who can save the realm from anarchy as the Barons sense their moment has come and invite Prince Louis of France to invade and take the throne.
Ever faithful, William Marshal takes on the burden. As Guardian of the Realm and at the age of seventy-two he charges into Lincoln and hurls the French out of the city in an epic pell-mell battle, driving Louis across the Channel in a war of cut and thrust, securing the throne for Henry III.
Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Robyn Young.
'Woodman has done justice to a remarkable story and man. William Marshal is portrayed as being brave, intelligent - but flawed and human too.' Michael Arnold
'Brings medieval Europe to life. The well-crafted action and historical insights enthral and entertain.' Richard Foreman, author of Band of Brothers.
‘If 'Neptune’s Trident' sets the standard for what is to follow - we can at least rest assured that there is a series that truly does justice to our proud merchant maritime past.’ Nautilus UK Telegraph
Captain Richard Martin Woodman LVO is an English novelist and naval historian. He is the author of the series A History of the British Merchant Navy and the Sword of State trilogy, which recreates the true story of George Monck, a giant of the 17th Century.
For fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Michael Jecks.
Genre: Historical
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