The White Ship: a true and dramatic tragedy that changed the course of history - Softcover

Salaman, Nicholas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910939587 ISBN 13: 9781910939581

Publisher: Accent Press, 2016

Synopsis

For all fans of historical fiction and especially readers of Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth Based on a true story, this tale of passion and revenge brings the past to life. Normandy in 1118 is a hotbed of malcontent barons kept in fragile order by Henry I, King of England and Duke of Normandy. Fresh from early years in a monastery, Berthold - the bastard son of one of these barons - meets Juliana, a countess and daughter of the King. He falls in love, or lust (he isn’t sure), but sees that his chance could come with work in her small court. Soon, though, he finds himself caught up in a ruthless feud between Juliana and her father. Juliana's daughters are offered as hostages for a strategic castle, and even love is not enough to allay a tragedy that will change the course of history.

About this title

Review:

A riveting read with an engaging and likeable hero. --The Times

About the Author:

Nicholas Salaman is the acclaimed author of The Garden of Earthly Delights and Dangerous Pursuits, among other novels. He has also written several dramas for stage and screen. The White Ship is his first novel for over ten years and is a triumphant return to form. Nick was born in Dorset, educated at Oxford University and lives with his wife in west London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Accent Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1910939587
• ISBN 13: 9781910939581
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 520