Title: The Girl of Many Crowns
Author: D.H. Morris
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: New Classics Publishing
Source: iRead Book Tours
Format: Ebook
Release Date: September 2, 2024
Rating: ★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
“The Girl of Many Crowns” is the true and inspiring story of Judith, the first princess of France, who is a pawn in a complex political game of chess as her father, King Charles, tries to hold on to his kingdom. King Charles, grandson of Emperor Charlemagne, is beset on every side by Vikings, rebel lords, and greedy neighboring monarchs. He marries 12-year-old Judith to Aethelwulf, the aging King of Wessex, for political advantage. When she is widowed less than two years later, he arranges a second marriage for her. But, when Judith refuses to marry a third time at her father’s command, King Charles imprisons her in one of his palaces.
Baldwin Iron Arm is a powerful knight from Flanders who pledges loyalty to King Charles and his family. As the companion of Judith’s brother, Louis, he fulfills his oath by protecting King Charles’ family from Vikings, rebel lords, wars, and assassination plots. He is conflicted when he must choose between obeying the king and rescuing his daughter Judith from her imprisonment.
Review:
The Girl of Many Crowns is historical fiction based on real people in 9th century Europe. Princess Judith was used as a political pawn to marry an old King, then his son after she became a widow, before she was able to exert her own independence. This was a detailed historical account with an intriguing plot!
The Girl of Many Crowns is a great read for fans of European Royalty!
Thank you iRead Book Tours for providing a copy of this book for a paid campaign!
Content warnings: sexual assault (off page), death, death of baby, animal death
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