.: Marshal Fiction

There exists some wonderful fiction out there about our direct ancestors. I have read the works of several authors, and I think thus far, the best writer who is historically accurate is Elizabeth Chadwick. Ms. Chadwick's research and accuracy is far above many I have read. When I read about our ancestors, I prefer accuracy over entertainment. Unfortunately, there is not much non-fiction written on people such as these, only those who ruled Western Europe. Here are the books I have read by Ms. Chadwick, so far:

First in the stand alone novels, the early life of William Marshal.

"Based on a true story. From impoverished young knight to magnate of the realm via the tourney fields, bedchambers and political battlegrounds, The Greatest Knight is a sumptuous tale that restores William Marshal to his rightful place and reflects through him the triumphs, scandals and power struggles that haven't changed in eight hundred years."

Delves further into the lives of family of William Marshal, his wife Isabele De Clare Marshal, and of their 10 children. Our lineage is carried on through their third daughter, Sybire.

"The second of two stand alone novels about William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke and Regent of England. Following on from The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion tells William Marshal's life story from 1197-1219."

I am currently reading this novel.

"The story of William Marshal's father. Based on detailed research but told as a novel. Cruel pirate, callous parent, or a man caught between a rock and a hard place and doing his best to survive. You decide."

I have this book on order, from Great Britain, as it is not available in the States, until next year. Mahelt Marshal was the eldest daughter of William and Isabele De Clare Marshal, and my 25th great grandmother (Mahelt was our 25th great aunt.)

"The story of Mahelt Marshal, daughter of the great William Marshal and wife to Hugh Bigod, Earl of Norfolk."

Quotations and illustrations taken from Elizabeth Chadwick's website: http://www.elizabethchadwick.com/books.html