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Conqueror Trilogy #3
The Lion's Legacy
Henry I is dying and, with no sons, he knows he must force his barons to swear allegiance to his indomitable daughter, Matilda, the Empress Maud, if he is to secure his legacy. But when a second heir emerges – another grandchild of William the Conqueror, Stephen, Count of Blois and Mortain – the Lion’s Legacy looks destined to be one of civil war.
As a dynastic struggle tears England apart and blood is split on battlefields across the land, power passes from Stephen to Matilda and back again with every change of heart and loyalty.
For Matilda, who struggles to reconcile the steel of a Queen with the passions of a young woman, the price of power is increasingly heavy.
This final book of Juliet Dymoke epic Conqueror Trilogyis a stirring tale of cruelty and honour; of revenge and forgiveness; of refined courtly love and burning passion.
As a dynastic struggle tears England apart and blood is split on battlefields across the land, power passes from Stephen to Matilda and back again with every change of heart and loyalty.
For Matilda, who struggles to reconcile the steel of a Queen with the passions of a young woman, the price of power is increasingly heavy.
This final book of Juliet Dymoke epic Conqueror Trilogyis a stirring tale of cruelty and honour; of revenge and forgiveness; of refined courtly love and burning passion.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2016
About the author
Juliet Dymoke
34 books25 followersJuliet Dymoke was born at Enfield in Middlesex and educated at a boarding school in the country. During the war she worked for The Canadian Army Medical Records and at that time married Hugo de Schanschieff who was then serving as an air gunner in he Royal Air Force.
It was while her husband was away in the R.A.F. that Juliet Dymoke turned her attention to writing and also to work on scripts for various films companies. She has published several books for children but counts historical novels with "more fact than fiction" as her particular field. She has travelled all over the British Isles in the course of her research, as she makes a special point of authenticity. Among her main interests are music, television drama and "anything to do with the countryside".
It was while her husband was away in the R.A.F. that Juliet Dymoke turned her attention to writing and also to work on scripts for various films companies. She has published several books for children but counts historical novels with "more fact than fiction" as her particular field. She has travelled all over the British Isles in the course of her research, as she makes a special point of authenticity. Among her main interests are music, television drama and "anything to do with the countryside".
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February 6, 2017
A rousing romantic end to the Conqueror trilogy.
I have read my way through Juliet Dymokes books in the past few weeks with interest. From the Conqueror coming to England, and the English who stood against him, to his final legacy in his great grandson Henry, this was a fascinating continuous story. I particularly enjoyed the point of view taken in each book, not always the main character, but someone close to the story. I am quite sure this a somewhat romanticized view of the characters, but perhaps that is why I enjoyed all these books so much. Dymokes characters are people of flesh and blood with heart and soul. People I came to care about (or to despise in some cases), and people I look forward to reading about again. If you enjoy a wonderful telling of history, treat yourself to these books beginning with "The Ring Of Earls"
I have read my way through Juliet Dymokes books in the past few weeks with interest. From the Conqueror coming to England, and the English who stood against him, to his final legacy in his great grandson Henry, this was a fascinating continuous story. I particularly enjoyed the point of view taken in each book, not always the main character, but someone close to the story. I am quite sure this a somewhat romanticized view of the characters, but perhaps that is why I enjoyed all these books so much. Dymokes characters are people of flesh and blood with heart and soul. People I came to care about (or to despise in some cases), and people I look forward to reading about again. If you enjoy a wonderful telling of history, treat yourself to these books beginning with "The Ring Of Earls"
November 13, 2017
Excellent book! Well-researched. I enjoyed the trilogy!
June 13, 2019
I enjoyed this book, I recommend reading all 3 in the trilogy of course!
It was good. A little repetitive at times.
I recommend this book, or any books written by the author Juliet Dymoke.
It was good. A little repetitive at times.
I recommend this book, or any books written by the author Juliet Dymoke.
January 17, 2017
Loved it!
I really loved this trilogy. This is the final book in a trilogy. It was really hard to put down. She tells the story so well, but still keeps it intriguing. I would definitely recommend this book and the two preceding ones. I look forward now to exploring more of her books.
I really loved this trilogy. This is the final book in a trilogy. It was really hard to put down. She tells the story so well, but still keeps it intriguing. I would definitely recommend this book and the two preceding ones. I look forward now to exploring more of her books.
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