His Castilian Hawk
(The Castilian Saga, Book 1)
By Anna Belfrage
(The Castilian Saga, Book 1)
By Anna Belfrage
Publication Date: 28th September 2020
Publisher: Timelight Press
Page Length: 468 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction / Historical Romance
Publisher: Timelight Press
Page Length: 468 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction / Historical Romance
For bastard-born Robert FitzStephan, being given Eleanor d’Outremer in marriage is an honour. For Eleanor, this forced wedding is anything but a fairy tale.
Robert FitzStephan has served Edward Longshanks loyally since the age of twelve. Now he is riding with his king to once and for all bring Wales under English control.
Eleanor d’Outremer—Noor to family—lost her Castilian mother as a child and is left entirely alone when her father and brother are killed. When ordered to wed the unknown Robert FitzStephan, she has no choice but to comply.
Two strangers in a marriage bed is not easy. Things are further complicated by Noor’s blood-ties to the Welsh princes and by covetous Edith who has warmed Robert’s bed for years.
Robert’s new wife may be young and innocent, but he is soon to discover that not only is she spirited and proud, she is also brave. Because when Wales lies gasping and Edward I exacts terrible justice on the last prince and his children, Noor is determined to save at least one member of the House of Aberffraw from the English king.
Will years of ingrained service have Robert standing with his king or will he follow his heart and protect his wife, his beautiful and fierce Castilian hawk?
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Anna Belfrage
Had Anna been allowed to choose, she'd have become a professional time-traveller. No luck there, so instead she became a financial professional with two absorbing interests; history and writing. These days, Anna combines an exciting day-job with a large family and her writing endeavours. Plus she always finds the time to try out new recipes, chase down obscure rose bushes and initiate a home renovation scheme or two.
Anna has authored the acclaimed time travelling series The Graham Saga , set in 17th century Scotland and Maryland, as well as the equally acclaimed medieval series The King’s Greatest Enemy.
Anna has also published The Wanderer, a fast-paced contemporary romantic suspense trilogy with paranormal and time-slip ingredients. Her September 2020 release, His Castilian Hawk is a story of loyalty and love set against the complications of Edward I’s invasion of Wales in the late 13th century.
Her most recent release, The Whirlpools of Time , is a time travel romance set against the backdrop of brewing rebellion in the Scottish highlands.
All of Anna’s books have been awarded the IndieBRAG Medallion, she has several Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choices, and one of her books won the HNS Indie Award in 2015. She is also the proud recipient of several Reader’s Favorite medals as well as having won various Gold, Silver and Bronze Coffee Pot Book Club awards.
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Oh my goodness, this book sounds brilliant. I will certainly be checking it out.
ReplyDeleteI have read The Whirlpools of Time by Anna Belfrage and I thought it was brilliant, so I am sure this book is just as good. Anna, if I may ask, what inspired you to write about this period of history?
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to write about Edward I's conquest of Wales, and so when Noor popped up in my head with blood ties to the Welsh princes, I knew I had my female protagonist.
DeleteI've always wanted to write about Edward I's conquest of Wales, so when Noor popped up in my head with blood ties to the Welsh princes I knew I had to!
DeleteThat is really interesting. I will certainly be checking out your book.
DeleteAnother one to add to the to-read list.
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