William Marshal book 1 · 2005
The Greatest Knight
William Marshal, a younger son with no lands, survives being a hostage as a child, becomes a champion of the tournament circuit, and rises to serve King Henry II and his family, especially Queen Eleanor and the Young King.
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Book facts
- Author
- Elizabeth Chadwick
- Series
- William Marshal, book 1 of 4
- Published
- 2005
- Setting
- Set in Medieval England and France
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in The Greatest Knight
3 recurring or key characters from Elizabeth Chadwick’s chart. Introduces William Marshal, Isabelle de Clare and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Lead 1
- William MarshalFirst appearanceKnight who served five kings
Major 1
- Isabelle de ClareFirst appearanceWilliam's wife
Minor and cameo 1
- Eleanor of AquitaineFirst appearanceDuchess and queen