Status Updates From William Marshal, Knight-err...

The writing is semi-hilarious : The last five years of Richard
s reign were to fulfil his fondest hopes. In the midst of almost continuous warfare these two kindred spirits were to be drawn still closer together and to rise still higher in each other's regard. pg 101

I notice Painter gives a rosy picture of our hero - for example playing down the rift between the young king and Marshal & completely ignoring the looting of monasteries.

William Marshall is now an earl! I wish the author incorporated some maps. It would be a lot easier to follow along with his narrative.

It's a slow read. You have to keep up with all the titles and double check to make sure that it is the same person but with a new name that was give them. I keep having to reread some paragraphs due to this.