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Medieval Babes: Tales of Little-Known Ladies #7
Longsword's Lady: Countess Ela of Salisbury
Spirited away to France after the death of her father, the Earl of Salisbury, young Ela is soon found by a wandering minstrel and taken to the court of Richard Lionheart. Aged nine, she is betrothed to the King's illegitimate half-brother, William Longsword, before being sent for education in the household of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Some years later, Ela and William form a harmonious bond, despite their arranged marriage, and have many children, but their lives are always threatened by uncertainty. King John now rules, and William is his most loyal brother--and his enforcer.
When the King tries to seduce Ela while William lies in the dungeons of the fighting Bishop of Bouvines, at last he decides to change his allegiance from the brother he once loved who has now become a tyrant. He returns to the Plantagenet fold only on King John's demise and the accession of his young nephew, King Henry III.
But war and strife is never far away, and on a journey from Gascony, William is shipwrecked and believed dead by most, barring Ela. Men of ambition start clamouring to wed the widowed Countess--and claim the earldom of Salisbury through marrying her...
LONGSWORD'S LADY is historical fiction based on the life of the remarkable medieval woman who placed a founding stone of Salisbury Cathedral, became the Sheriff of Wiltshire, one of only two female Sheriffs, and ended up a powerful Abbess in the beautiful convent she founded at Lacock.
Some years later, Ela and William form a harmonious bond, despite their arranged marriage, and have many children, but their lives are always threatened by uncertainty. King John now rules, and William is his most loyal brother--and his enforcer.
When the King tries to seduce Ela while William lies in the dungeons of the fighting Bishop of Bouvines, at last he decides to change his allegiance from the brother he once loved who has now become a tyrant. He returns to the Plantagenet fold only on King John's demise and the accession of his young nephew, King Henry III.
But war and strife is never far away, and on a journey from Gascony, William is shipwrecked and believed dead by most, barring Ela. Men of ambition start clamouring to wed the widowed Countess--and claim the earldom of Salisbury through marrying her...
LONGSWORD'S LADY is historical fiction based on the life of the remarkable medieval woman who placed a founding stone of Salisbury Cathedral, became the Sheriff of Wiltshire, one of only two female Sheriffs, and ended up a powerful Abbess in the beautiful convent she founded at Lacock.
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Published November 28, 2020
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J.P. Reedman
102 books165 followersBorn in Canada, J.P. Reedman has been a UK resident for over 30 years. She has been writing since the age of 5, and preferred genres are fantasy and historical (or a mixture of both.) Interests are British history and prehistory, especially the neolithic and bronze ages, archaeology, anthropology and features of the countryside. She is author of the STONEHENGE SAGA a novel that places the legends of King Arthur back into the bronze age, and a number of works about King Richard III, including the epic, I RICHARD PLANTAGENET, which, with both parts combined, is over 250,000 words long and written from Richard's first person perspective. She is also the author of the bestselling medieval novel, MY FAIR LADY, about the little known Queen, Eleanor of Provence which is first in an ongoing series about lesser-known medieval noblewoman. 13 SO FAR!
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June 14, 2022
In reading Sharon Kay Penman’s Here be Dragons and her Justin de Quincey mystery novels, I came across the character of Kings Richard I and John’s bastard half-brother, William Longsword (or Longespee), but his wife Ela barely rated a mention. This novel redresses that omission, for as the author notes Ela was a countess in her own right and was one of only two or three female medieval sheriffs and a founder of two religious houses.
We pick up her story when she is nine-years-old and has just become the Countess of Salisbury upon the death of her father. Her uncle, coveting her inheritance, spirits her away to evade King Richard I’s taking her into wardship. The king does, however, gain custody and assert his right to her wardship and marries her to his half-brother William. Ela is an outspoken and politically savvy child—perhaps too much so to be believable. She is wary of William based on his initial remark on meeting her that she might be a shrewish wife, but when they finally begin their married life together they prove to be a happy and loving couple. William is loyal to his brother John (up to a point), and is often away from Ela and their children (they do manage to have eight or nine) for long periods to support his brother militarily and politically. Ela abhors many of John’s actions as does William, and they both must tread a cautious path so as not to incur John’s wrath. At times the novel reads more as a catalog of events, and only a few pages are devoted to Ela’s accomplishments which occurred only after William’s death.
The author at times has trouble keeping straight the names of Ela’s attendants. At one point, William tells Ela’s maid Muriel to leave. Ela realized “we were alone—at least until Emma returned.” Another time, “Felyse would come with me, while Mabella would stay to oversee minor household tasks; . . . Setting out in the early hours . . . Mabella and I made good time to Ewell.” Unimportant but annoying errors that are uncharacteristic of this author.
Overall, however, this is an interesting story about an impressive woman.
We pick up her story when she is nine-years-old and has just become the Countess of Salisbury upon the death of her father. Her uncle, coveting her inheritance, spirits her away to evade King Richard I’s taking her into wardship. The king does, however, gain custody and assert his right to her wardship and marries her to his half-brother William. Ela is an outspoken and politically savvy child—perhaps too much so to be believable. She is wary of William based on his initial remark on meeting her that she might be a shrewish wife, but when they finally begin their married life together they prove to be a happy and loving couple. William is loyal to his brother John (up to a point), and is often away from Ela and their children (they do manage to have eight or nine) for long periods to support his brother militarily and politically. Ela abhors many of John’s actions as does William, and they both must tread a cautious path so as not to incur John’s wrath. At times the novel reads more as a catalog of events, and only a few pages are devoted to Ela’s accomplishments which occurred only after William’s death.
The author at times has trouble keeping straight the names of Ela’s attendants. At one point, William tells Ela’s maid Muriel to leave. Ela realized “we were alone—at least until Emma returned.” Another time, “Felyse would come with me, while Mabella would stay to oversee minor household tasks; . . . Setting out in the early hours . . . Mabella and I made good time to Ewell.” Unimportant but annoying errors that are uncharacteristic of this author.
Overall, however, this is an interesting story about an impressive woman.
September 15, 2024
It was nice to read about a medieval marriage that wasn’t terrible (tho their age gap and her getting Betrothed to him at age 9 and him in his mid twenties makes my modern sensibilities die a little inside) but it was nice they actually liked each other.
April 14, 2025
2.5 stars. Not badly written, and a great subject. Mostly historically accurate. But I have three main issues with this book, and they are significant.
One: Her character. As the title forbodes, Ela is characterised mainly as a simpering extension of her husband, and everything is in reference to what he does. She seems to have no agency of her own. The characterisation of everyone else is also flat.
Two: the romance. She’s portrayed as being in love with Longsword but there is no falling in love; she just loves him because that’s what she’s expected to do.
Three: Ela of Salisbury was clearly, from history, an exceptional woman who did many great deeds in widowhood. These are skirted over at the end, despite the fact that these would have been the most interesting things about her.
I would call this a misogynistic book, but when I looked up the author I discovered she was female! Nevertheless, I still think it was a poor characterisation of a great woman as nothing more than a simpering wife.
One: Her character. As the title forbodes, Ela is characterised mainly as a simpering extension of her husband, and everything is in reference to what he does. She seems to have no agency of her own. The characterisation of everyone else is also flat.
Two: the romance. She’s portrayed as being in love with Longsword but there is no falling in love; she just loves him because that’s what she’s expected to do.
Three: Ela of Salisbury was clearly, from history, an exceptional woman who did many great deeds in widowhood. These are skirted over at the end, despite the fact that these would have been the most interesting things about her.
I would call this a misogynistic book, but when I looked up the author I discovered she was female! Nevertheless, I still think it was a poor characterisation of a great woman as nothing more than a simpering wife.
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May 2, 2021Excellent story in the first person...
I have been reading the Ela of Salisbury mystery series and wanted to know more about her life, her marriage, her children, and her era. This book was a wonderful narrative that covered all the bases. Well written and easy to read...yet complicated with many characters that affected Ela and her families' lives...names one needs to know from history . The book does a superb job of identifying these names AND places so that it truly does NOT hamper the narrative too much. I enjoyed the fact that the scholarship of this author is evident ant found the book a truly informative one. I have read about so many of the as sundry characters in the last couple of years that I was familiar with almost everyone mentioned in some detail...that fact made the reading so much easier.I love that Ela really lived and was such a compelling character all by herself! I cannot wait to read more of JP Freeman,s books...she drives into much detail. I have two criticisms ....one, the emotional depth of the main characters in,t really present...I love a narrative that makes one feel as if ,you are there, with feelings that feel real...this book was more a narrative like reporting than one truly imbued with Feeling. The second objection was the problem with editing...I do not believe this was the author or editor,s fault, though. The Kindle books I have purchased all seem to have this problem...as if they were not edited properly...perhaps Amazon is selling us Advanced Readers copies not the finished version of the books. Too many typos and incorrect sentence structure can distract and interrupt the narrative. In my case I just mark the errors and fume to myself! Anyway this author is worth reading in spite of my criticism. She surely knows her stuff! The vocabulary of the era is a pleasure to read and I spend much time while reading looking up the definitions of the many words I don't know .Asan older person I often don't remember definitions even if I have encountered the words before (even many times before!).Also, I love that each author uses archaic language that is a tad different and new vocabulary is of great interest and delight to me if I only share my new knowledge with my husband and myself! I may on occasion drop a new word into conversation with others just to see what happens!...but mostly I simply enjoy knowing more than I did before reading the next book on the list! I highly recommend this series of books on historical women we have ignored or simply don't know about yet. This author's books are worth reading.
I have been reading the Ela of Salisbury mystery series and wanted to know more about her life, her marriage, her children, and her era. This book was a wonderful narrative that covered all the bases. Well written and easy to read...yet complicated with many characters that affected Ela and her families' lives...names one needs to know from history . The book does a superb job of identifying these names AND places so that it truly does NOT hamper the narrative too much. I enjoyed the fact that the scholarship of this author is evident ant found the book a truly informative one. I have read about so many of the as sundry characters in the last couple of years that I was familiar with almost everyone mentioned in some detail...that fact made the reading so much easier.I love that Ela really lived and was such a compelling character all by herself! I cannot wait to read more of JP Freeman,s books...she drives into much detail. I have two criticisms ....one, the emotional depth of the main characters in,t really present...I love a narrative that makes one feel as if ,you are there, with feelings that feel real...this book was more a narrative like reporting than one truly imbued with Feeling. The second objection was the problem with editing...I do not believe this was the author or editor,s fault, though. The Kindle books I have purchased all seem to have this problem...as if they were not edited properly...perhaps Amazon is selling us Advanced Readers copies not the finished version of the books. Too many typos and incorrect sentence structure can distract and interrupt the narrative. In my case I just mark the errors and fume to myself! Anyway this author is worth reading in spite of my criticism. She surely knows her stuff! The vocabulary of the era is a pleasure to read and I spend much time while reading looking up the definitions of the many words I don't know .Asan older person I often don't remember definitions even if I have encountered the words before (even many times before!).Also, I love that each author uses archaic language that is a tad different and new vocabulary is of great interest and delight to me if I only share my new knowledge with my husband and myself! I may on occasion drop a new word into conversation with others just to see what happens!...but mostly I simply enjoy knowing more than I did before reading the next book on the list! I highly recommend this series of books on historical women we have ignored or simply don't know about yet. This author's books are worth reading.
March 9, 2025
There are two things I don’t like about these series of books. First is whoever decided to subtitle them mediaeval babes should be shot. It’s stupid and trite.
The second is there are these amazing women who lived extraordinary lives and instead of telling their stories, the author just made a whole load of stuff up. And some of it is out of the realms of possibility. I understand that not a lot is known that far back in time, but suggesting, for example, that she had visions of what was happening to her loved ones, is a bit far fetched.
And mediaeval babe or not, as soon as her husband died, the author seemed to lose interest, which is a shame, because Ela had a very full life which deserved a deeper delve after William’s death.
Other than that barring a few grammatical errors, it was a sweet story, if you take it as fiction.
The second is there are these amazing women who lived extraordinary lives and instead of telling their stories, the author just made a whole load of stuff up. And some of it is out of the realms of possibility. I understand that not a lot is known that far back in time, but suggesting, for example, that she had visions of what was happening to her loved ones, is a bit far fetched.
And mediaeval babe or not, as soon as her husband died, the author seemed to lose interest, which is a shame, because Ela had a very full life which deserved a deeper delve after William’s death.
Other than that barring a few grammatical errors, it was a sweet story, if you take it as fiction.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 20, 2024
This book felt very uneven. I've read many books, both fiction and non-fiction, about this time period. Eleanor of Aquitane is a favorite of mine. This book about Ela of Salisbury didn't really move me too much.
My thoughts:
It's actually pretty difficult for me to point out specific things that I liked or didn't like. Ela was an interesting lady, and she did some amazing things as a woman of her time. But the handling of her story was either just a recitation of details in an almost list like way or meandering paragraphs that were like an information dump. I had almost no feelings towards Ela. Which is sad because the bones of her story are so interesting.
There were things in the story that created an impression. King John was horrible, as he is almost always portrayed. Ela's interactions with him were as cringy as they would have been for her. Eleanor of Aquitaine was just as strong and opinionated as she had been portrayed in other series. But nothing new was added to either of these characters. There was not one fact that added anything to what I already knew.
Ela changed in the story, as is expected. But she went from someone who had strong opinions and a sense of faith in herself to basically burying her head in the children's rooms and not paying attention to much outside of their room. The one person she did interact with the most, her husband William, was in and out of the story a lot, always being away doing the King's work.
I do appreciate the story about someone who isn't widely known and who has almost been lost to the dust of history. But I feel this story could have been handled in a much different way. Ela's story could have leapt off the page, bringing the reader into the turbulent time she lived in through her thoughts. But it read a bit like a very long entry in an encyclopedia.
My rating: 2.5 stars
My thoughts:
It's actually pretty difficult for me to point out specific things that I liked or didn't like. Ela was an interesting lady, and she did some amazing things as a woman of her time. But the handling of her story was either just a recitation of details in an almost list like way or meandering paragraphs that were like an information dump. I had almost no feelings towards Ela. Which is sad because the bones of her story are so interesting.
There were things in the story that created an impression. King John was horrible, as he is almost always portrayed. Ela's interactions with him were as cringy as they would have been for her. Eleanor of Aquitaine was just as strong and opinionated as she had been portrayed in other series. But nothing new was added to either of these characters. There was not one fact that added anything to what I already knew.
Ela changed in the story, as is expected. But she went from someone who had strong opinions and a sense of faith in herself to basically burying her head in the children's rooms and not paying attention to much outside of their room. The one person she did interact with the most, her husband William, was in and out of the story a lot, always being away doing the King's work.
I do appreciate the story about someone who isn't widely known and who has almost been lost to the dust of history. But I feel this story could have been handled in a much different way. Ela's story could have leapt off the page, bringing the reader into the turbulent time she lived in through her thoughts. But it read a bit like a very long entry in an encyclopedia.
My rating: 2.5 stars
February 20, 2024
It was great learn more about this pivotal time in history and the amazing woman Ela of Salisbury. I appreciated the insight into they way people lived, how the social structure worked (or didn't!) and the larger political issues that shaped events. At the beginning the author drew us into the story by allowing us to join the protagonist in the early events of her life. Though I know little is known about the details, the created events and interactions felt authentic and fairly realistic. Unfortunately for me the story lost my interest later only because the narrative shifted to telling us what happened instead of creating those moment that brought the characters alive. For example, when her husband returns to her after a long time away, where he has been ill-treated and she has been worried for his life, their reunion is only described in retrospect, when it should have been a pivotal moment in their relationship, renewing their connection with each other. By the conclusion of the book we are primarily only being told about events in her life, and it becomes more like a dry recitation of history instead of a peek into a past life.
December 12, 2023
Interesting read
I first heard about the Countess Ela of Salisbury a few months ago when I read a medieval murder mystery and I wanted to learn a bit more. This book was helpful,interesting and informative, as it described Ela's life before she became a Sheriff. I enjoyed reading it, and could relate to other events and people from king John's reign. It confirmed some facts, but also painted a dark picture of the king. I think nowadays he is regarded in slightly different light. I liked the main characters Ela and her husband William. It makes me want to find out more about them.
I first heard about the Countess Ela of Salisbury a few months ago when I read a medieval murder mystery and I wanted to learn a bit more. This book was helpful,interesting and informative, as it described Ela's life before she became a Sheriff. I enjoyed reading it, and could relate to other events and people from king John's reign. It confirmed some facts, but also painted a dark picture of the king. I think nowadays he is regarded in slightly different light. I liked the main characters Ela and her husband William. It makes me want to find out more about them.
February 6, 2021
A Remarkable Woman
Beautifully imagined narrative of the life of Ela, Countess of Salisbury, wife of William Longespee, the bastard half Brother of King John. Faithful to what facts are known, this portrayal rings with authenticity when you consider her many achievements, not the least of which occurred in her widowhood. Occurring in the tumultuous and fractious reign of King John, the events of Ela's and William's lives illustrate a tenacious strength and loyalty in both. Vividly recreated and nicely portrayed.
Beautifully imagined narrative of the life of Ela, Countess of Salisbury, wife of William Longespee, the bastard half Brother of King John. Faithful to what facts are known, this portrayal rings with authenticity when you consider her many achievements, not the least of which occurred in her widowhood. Occurring in the tumultuous and fractious reign of King John, the events of Ela's and William's lives illustrate a tenacious strength and loyalty in both. Vividly recreated and nicely portrayed.
September 29, 2023
Beautifully written historical novel set during the reign of King John and Henry III
This novel, based on historical facts brings to life the time of being a countess in the thirteenth century. It has tales of internal and external skirmishes between the English and the French as well as intrigue within the English court itself. Countess Ella is a remarkable woman as I am sure there must have been many during that time. J.P. Reedman’s prose are engrossing and informative. I really enjoyed this book.
This novel, based on historical facts brings to life the time of being a countess in the thirteenth century. It has tales of internal and external skirmishes between the English and the French as well as intrigue within the English court itself. Countess Ella is a remarkable woman as I am sure there must have been many during that time. J.P. Reedman’s prose are engrossing and informative. I really enjoyed this book.
December 19, 2020
You will love Ela
I have read every book in this series and at first I thought I was going to be disappointed. It started out somewhat dull, which truly surprised me, because that wasn't what I experienced with the others. It didn't last long and the story grabbed me and I was hooked. Ela was a remarkable woman, way beyond others for the period. Read this and you will see why.
I have read every book in this series and at first I thought I was going to be disappointed. It started out somewhat dull, which truly surprised me, because that wasn't what I experienced with the others. It didn't last long and the story grabbed me and I was hooked. Ela was a remarkable woman, way beyond others for the period. Read this and you will see why.
February 6, 2021
I enjoyed this historical fiction by J.P. Reedman. A wonderful story of lesser known historical figures figures who impacted life during the reign of Richard the Lionheart and ruthless brother John. Ela of Salisbury married half brother of the king, William Longspee. It is focused on her life and struggles to maintain her home, children, and life while William is off at war. I found it compelling.
February 8, 2021
A terrific read.
This was a terrific story about the lives of important people in their day. Made more interesting by good writing and the fact that I have been fortunate enough to move to Wiltshire and have visited the areas mentioned. Lacock I love and have visited several times. I never tire of visiting Ela's resting place and other places she went. I shall go back to Lacock again, with my eyes wider opened next time. My thanks to the author.
This was a terrific story about the lives of important people in their day. Made more interesting by good writing and the fact that I have been fortunate enough to move to Wiltshire and have visited the areas mentioned. Lacock I love and have visited several times. I never tire of visiting Ela's resting place and other places she went. I shall go back to Lacock again, with my eyes wider opened next time. My thanks to the author.
November 23, 2021
Woman of Strength
Interesting story of a female during an era when women had little power who, from the time she was ten, learned to deal with those who sought to control her in order to claim her titles and sealed. It also provided a lot of insight into King Richard the Lionheart and his not so revered brother, John. Well-written characters and a great plot based on real history. A great read.
Interesting story of a female during an era when women had little power who, from the time she was ten, learned to deal with those who sought to control her in order to claim her titles and sealed. It also provided a lot of insight into King Richard the Lionheart and his not so revered brother, John. Well-written characters and a great plot based on real history. A great read.
June 5, 2022
I was drawn to the book because of the main character Ela of Salisbury, having recently moved to the area, and my love of a good historical novel. The book follows her life and covers many of the key events of the time of King Richard and King John. Really enjoyed the narrative and would recommend to all interested in medieval times.
September 26, 2023
brilliant
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The characters are designed well and the story of their lives based as much as possible on history. Knowing that people eventually die, I was still saddened when deaths were put into words. Except King John! He is as despicable as history paints him as being.
This is truly an excellent book which I highly recommend.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The characters are designed well and the story of their lives based as much as possible on history. Knowing that people eventually die, I was still saddened when deaths were put into words. Except King John! He is as despicable as history paints him as being.
This is truly an excellent book which I highly recommend.
October 13, 2023
Excellent historical saga
I enjoyed this book more than any since perhaps some of Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir’s novels of English nobility. The author made medieval England come alive and the story of Ela and William Longespee seem real, rather than just being the tale of two figures on a tapestry. I look forward to more in this series.
I enjoyed this book more than any since perhaps some of Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir’s novels of English nobility. The author made medieval England come alive and the story of Ela and William Longespee seem real, rather than just being the tale of two figures on a tapestry. I look forward to more in this series.
October 21, 2023
This is a very fine historical novel. I appreciate it when the author is able to tell the reader what it historical and what they have created to make the story flow. This story is about a little-known couple. I hope it might inspire someone to document their lives in a non-fiction, scholarly work.
November 24, 2023
Interesting and informative novel about Ela, Countess of Salisbury. She was a countess in her own right and an powerful woman in the 13th Century. She was the ward of Richard I (the Lionheart) amd married his illegimint half-brother, William. By all reports, they had a good marriage and were part of many historical events during the reigns of Richard I, John I, and Henry III.
April 15, 2024
Very, very interesting
A readable history, and as far as I can tell an accurate one. What terrible damage Henry VIII and Cromwell did to the glorious religious buildings of this country. I would like to travel to these great houses and stand by the tombs of the people of this book.
A readable history, and as far as I can tell an accurate one. What terrible damage Henry VIII and Cromwell did to the glorious religious buildings of this country. I would like to travel to these great houses and stand by the tombs of the people of this book.
January 30, 2021
Excellent book
This is the first book I have read by this author but found it really enjoyable and hard to put down.An interesting story about a woman I knew nothing about made more interesting because I live near Salisbury and recognised many of the places mentioned.
This is the first book I have read by this author but found it really enjoyable and hard to put down.An interesting story about a woman I knew nothing about made more interesting because I live near Salisbury and recognised many of the places mentioned.
August 21, 2021
Ela of Salisbury was a real woman who lived in the 13th century. She was married to William Longsword, who was a bastard brother of Richard the Lionhearted. Ela bore William 8 children, she was one of two or three Sheriffs. I enjoyed this book about a little known lady from the past.
October 4, 2021
The life of EPA of Salisbury prior to William Longspee's death
Having read a series about Ela that bean with her obtaining the position of sheriff after her husband's death, this novel filled in the blanks. If you enjoy historical novels this one will please you.
Having read a series about Ela that bean with her obtaining the position of sheriff after her husband's death, this novel filled in the blanks. If you enjoy historical novels this one will please you.
January 16, 2022
This wonderful woman, Countess of Salisbury was married to William Longspee, half brother to Richard I and King John. She owned many properties and had many children, she became a local sheriff and seemed by all accounts a very strong woman as she needed to be whilst King John ruled.
March 21, 2022
VERY POIGNANT & ENGAGING! VERY Well-Written!
I’m on the verge of tears…mourning the completion of this book, from which I felt a personal connection with the Countess Ela and her husband, William, the Earl of Salisbury!
I’m on the verge of tears…mourning the completion of this book, from which I felt a personal connection with the Countess Ela and her husband, William, the Earl of Salisbury!
July 3, 2024
Ela of Salisbury born and lived in honor
This story is her story and full of information about the times and lives of those many years ago. I enjoyed picturing that life and the struggle that marked their lives.
This story is her story and full of information about the times and lives of those many years ago. I enjoyed picturing that life and the struggle that marked their lives.
September 30, 2024
Interesting telling of the life of this Lady.
I know this area well so I loved to learn so much about it's history and my next visit to Lacock will be all the more interesting now I know more of it's history.
I know this area well so I loved to learn so much about it's history and my next visit to Lacock will be all the more interesting now I know more of it's history.
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November 11, 2021
This was a brilliant read well worth the late nights the story of Ela Countess of Salisbury
November 21, 2022
Fascinating history of a troubled time. It certainly wasn't a good time to be a woman.
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