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The Fatal Crown Author: In this cumbrous historical novel, Jones postulates a turbulent love affair between the English princess Maud (born 1102) and her cousin and rival to the throne, Stephen of Blois -- their passion complicated by political strife. — Granddaughter of William the Conquerer, the historical Maud was wed at nine to an aging Holy Roman Emperor, later rec... more »
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Terrible history (re: Henry II's parentage), but an entertaining and detailed alternate universe telling of the Stephen-Maud war. It's more romance than pure historical novel. For history, go with Penman's "When Christ and His Saints Slept."
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A highly entertaining, if not completely factual, historical novel. Flowery romance-novel writing, and a lot of boring detail at times, but still a pretty good read. If you like mild sex scenes, a sprawling story, and a satisfying ending, read this!
Long but terrific!!
I really enjoyed this book.
Genres:
- Literature & Fiction >> Genre Fiction >> Historical
- Literature & Fiction >> World Literature >> British >> Old