Winter Mantle

SPECIAL COLLECTOR''S EDITION: A ''Director''s Cut'' of one of Elizabeth Chadwick''s bestselling and best-loved novels.''An author who makes history come gloriously alive'' The Times''Stunning'' Barbara Erskine************************************Normandy, 1067 William of Normandy has returned home in triumph, fresh from defeating King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. He has been forced to bring with him a band of potentially treacherous English nobles, whom he cannot trust to leave behind.Waltheof of Huntingdon is one such man, but rebellion couldn''t be further form him mind. From the moment he catches sight of Judith, the daughter of the King William''s formidable sister, he knows he has found his future wife and it is clear the attraction is mutual.But love has little do to with marriage in medieval Europe, and it is up to William to decide if the match should go ahead. After all, would a match between a Saxon Earl and Norman Lady be without complications? Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick ''Enjoyable and sensuous'' Daily Mail''Stunning grasp of historical details... Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable'' Barbara Erskine ''Meticulous research and strong storytelling'' Woman & Home''A sumptuous ride'' Daily Telegraph