Giveaway: SHADOW ON THE CROWN by Patricia Bracewell
Thanks to Meredith Burks of Viking and Penguin Books, I am giving away one copy of Shadow On the Crown.
In the year 1002 A.D., 15-year-old Emma, the daughter of a powerful Norman Duke, crosses the Narrow Sea to wed the much older Æthelred, King of England. The marriage is part of an alliance forged to keep the Danish king, Swein Forkbeard, from raiding the defenseless English shore villages. But Emma finds herself at once Queen of England and trapped in a loveless marriage.
Alone in England, Emma—clever and adventurous—is a virtual prisoner, friendless and widely distrusted by her new court. Prime amongst her enemies is Lady Elgiva, the ravishing daughter of Ælfhelm, ealdorman of Northumbria and chief among his king’s supporters. Elgiva, prophesied to one day be queen, will stop at nothing to see her rival dethroned. At the same time, Emma finds herself harboring a dangerous secret: a growing affection for a man who is not her husband.
About Patricia Bracewell:
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PATRICIA BRACEWELL grew up in California where she taught literature and composition before embarking upon her writing career. She has always been fascinated by English history and holds an MA in English literature. Her historical research has taken her to Britain , France and Denmark . She has two grown sons and lives with her husband in Oakland , California.
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on January 14, 2014. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
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I haven't read much about early English history so it is always great to see a book about the early rulers of England.
Janet said... December 31, 2013 at 6:40 AM
Time period sounds really fascinating to me.
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Amy C said... December 31, 2013 at 11:37 AM
I enjoy the time period and am always up for feisty female heroines! :O)
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LuAnn @ BackPorchervations said... December 31, 2013 at 1:16 PM
This historical sounds fascinating. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
traveler said... December 31, 2013 at 1:45 PM
I like the historical fiction aspect of this book. Thank you for the chance to win
Angela - Bookaunt said... December 31, 2013 at 2:34 PM
the time period sounds interesting
bn100 said... December 31, 2013 at 3:20 PM
I love historical fiction
rhonda said... December 31, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Historical fiction is my favorite genre.
Sandra K321 said... January 1, 2014 at 5:08 PM
I love historical fiction and I remember reading really good reviews about this book when it first came out. Thanks for the giveaway!
Colleen Turner said... January 2, 2014 at 4:31 PM
I really like the history. But I also like the character of Emma and I feel sorry for her and would like to know how her story ends. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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Anita Yancey said... January 5, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Of course, I love historical fiction and those that are set farther back...even better. I've been hearing a lot of great buzz on this one. Would love to win. Thanks for the chance!
Michelle Stockard Miller said... January 6, 2014 at 8:37 PM
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