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Isabeau: A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer (The Isabella Books Book 1) (English Edition) Formato Kindle

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*2011 IPPY Silver Medalist in Historical Fiction*

The story of Queen Isabella, who sought revenge on her husband Edward II, and her lover Sir Roger Mortimer, who masterminded the invasion that accomplished it.

The marriage of Isabella of France and Edward II of England in 1308 is a union meant to secure lasting peace. For years, Isabella is a loyal wife, who repeatedly salvages her husband’s kingship, even as she endures his neglect. When she finally speaks out against Edward's favorite, Lord Hugh Despenser, her income, lands and children are taken from her. In an age when women are not supposed to openly defy their husbands, Isabella vows to get her children back and have her revenge on Despenser — no matter what the cost.

Imprisoned in the Tower of London for leading a rebellion against King Edward, Mortimer escapes with Isabella’s help and finds refuge in the French court. But when Isabella arrives in Paris to negotiate a peace treaty, it is a temptation the ambitious Mortimer cannot resist.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003ZYFBMU
  • Editore ‏ : ‎ Cader Idris Press (28 novembre 2013)
  • Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
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  • Lunghezza stampa ‏ : ‎ 430 pagine
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Kelly Byrne
5,0 su 5 stelle Isabeau - Great Historical Fiction!
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 6 febbraio 2012
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This story follows Isabella (youngest child of Philip IV of France) from 1308 when she is first wed to Edward II and becomes England's Queen Consort, through their tumultuous marriage, her affair with Sir Roger Mortimer and their invasion of England to dispense justice on the feeble king, but more importantly on his favorite and universally despised advisor, Lord Hugh Despenser. ''

It's written with incredible deftness, with such a sure and polished hand. So painstakingly researched down to the tiniest minutiae of the period that it truly felt as if I was reading diary entries from Isabella and Mortimer themselves. There was not one misplaced word, not one awkward moment to pull me from the story. These characters are written on the page, but they jump from it every chance they get to stage their story so vividly in your imagination with a sly look or a bit of cleverness you weren't at all expecting at that particular moment.

In the hands of this talented author, even a reader who does not often choose historical novels (I'll admit, I'm more of a contemporary gal, myself) was enthralled and wanted more. In fact, my only complaint about the story is that it ended all too abruptly. I wanted to know what happened next. And to that end, I have it on good authority that a sequel is in the works or very nearly finished and will be on its way soon. Whew, good news!

Now, I could quote the hell out of this book, it's just that good, chock full of perfect, never purple, prose, but that would be silly because I'd be taking part of the fun away from you getting to read it in context. I would, however, like to quote one passage that really stood out for me.

It roars with delicious sexual tension (built up over the course of the story), and is so intimate you feel like you're a servant peeping in on them from a nearby closet:'

"Mortimer caught my wrist in the circle of his fingers and pulled me against him. Something inside me - a force greater than my own will or understanding - strained against my ribs, expanding outward with such completeness, such power, that I ceased to breathe. The beating of my heart became everything, my whole being, sending through every limb, every finger, every inch of flesh a tide of awakening.

I closed my eyes, my lips parting in wickedly painful anticipation of his fervent kisses...and he bent his neck, the heat of his breath blazing my skin as he pressed his lips to the rim of my ear.

'One hour,' he said huskily. His hold on my wrist lightened.

`In the courtyard. Meet me there. I'll have the horses ready. The sun will be up by then. Rouse your companion and we'll be off to Vincennes.'

Slowly, I opened my eyes, taking in his words, still waiting for more. More of his touch, his nearness. More of him. '

But then he released me altogether, stepped back and started toward the door. It felt as though I had been suddenly nudged to the edge of a cliff and it began to crumble beneath me, leaving my toes dangling over the edge, my balance out of kilter, a great abyss gaping before me."''

I highly recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction as well as those who prefer contemporary stories. You'll be thoroughly engaged from word one by the brilliant writing. '
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5,0 su 5 stelle A largely ignored subject brought to life
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 9 novembre 2011
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I picked up 'Isabeau' after recieving a Kindle for my birthday, and wanting to read something historical, but about a period I knew only a very basic amount about. After days of searching through various novels about Henry VIII, I spotted Isabeau (with a fabulous 5-star average rating), and decided I should give it a go. I was not disappointed.

This is the story of Isabella of France (later proclaimed the 'She-Wolf of France'), the French princess who married Edward II of England in order to bring peace to the two nations. Sadly, this union provided the opposite, with Edward largely ignoring his wife in favour of his male favourites, Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser the Younger.

Told alongside Isabella's tale of abandonment is the story of Sir Roger Mortimer, a nobleman who, although being loyal to Edward for a long while, becomes infuriated when his long string of victories wherever Edward sends him are repeatedly overlooked. He is constantly being forced to leave his wife and children, put his life on the line, and then sees all of the rewards he deserves being heaped on first Piers Gaveston, and then Hugh Despenser after Gaveston is murdered by other angered barons.

As readers, we get to watch as Isabella's hatred of both her husband and his favourite (and rumoured lover) grows, and her belief that her son, Prince Edward, could rule better deepens. Living her entire life with only a whining, useless king who is a shadow of his father, Edward I of England (nicknamed the 'Hammer of the Scots'), it is no wonder that Isabella assists a man who her husband once trusted and treated cruelly to escape th Tower of London, and flee to her native France, with her soon following. This is where one of the most famous and romantic love stories in history begins - Isabella of France and Sir Roger Mortimer, outcasts of England and supporters of a new King, Prince Edward. Their story changed the course of history, forever.

Isabeau is extremely well written, with enough historical detail that you always remember the time period, but not so much that you get bogged down with description. The language is forman, but not full of random 'thou's and 'thee' s. Without using many outright 'intimate' scenes between Mortimer and Isabella, the author still manages to show their love of one another perfectly.

All together, very well done, with no huge historical errors, and a good pace. She mentions a sequel in the Author's Note, and I for one am hugely anticipating it. Now, I'm off to go and try out her Robert the Bruce trilogy. A definate five-stars!
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camilla
4,0 su 5 stelle Better than I expected.
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 20 marzo 2023
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I spend my reading time almost exclusively biographies and other non fiction, so I decided to give myself a break and read a novel. I had a cursory knowledge of Isabella the She Wolf and was expecting a romantic novel, complete with heaving bosoms and the like, but I was pleasantly surprised at the structure of this book. The author took some liberties with the facts, but altogether it was a fun, lighthearted read, given that the subject matter was the overthrow of a king.
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John Hopper
4,0 su 5 stelle very readable
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 30 novembre 2012
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This novel tells in fictional form the story of Queen Isabella of France (often called the She Wolf)'s marriage and falling out with King Edward II of England as he falls under the malign influence of his favourite and probable lover Hugh Despenser. She in turn falls in love with Sir Roger Mortimer who has his own reasons for taking revenge against the King and Despenser. But let's face it, if you are reading this novel, you probably know the basic historical story. This book ends with Despenser's horrible execution and Edward's imminent deposition at the beginning of 1327. Isabella here is for most of the novel depicted not as the shrewd political operator she undoubtedly was, but as a woman desperate for the love of a "good" man and yearning only to be united with her beloved children. Though a little one dimensional, it is a colourful read and the author undoubtedly has a gift for vivid descriptions of the sights and sounds of 14th century France and England. I was quite pleased to see there is a sequel covering the rule of Isabella and Mortimer during Edward III's minority. 4/5
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BenmaricKindle Customer
5,0 su 5 stelle Isabel. A novel of Queen Isabella. By N. Gemini Sasson.
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 7 luglio 2015
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I first read this book and it 's sequel, The King must Die when they were first published and cannot remember how many times I have read them since. Good reads. Isabella has been called a She Wolf by history and described as a wicked, money grabbing queen, but it is a breath of fresh air to understand how Edward II and his favourites treated her and perhaps she and Mortimer did take lands and riches that did not belong to them. She didn't die raving mad at Castle Rising, but actually enjoyed a good relationship with her family after her son Edward finally forgave her for Mortimer. So good is this book that I know I will read and enjoy it again and again. I miss Miss. Sasson's histories as I have enjoyed reading all of them, several times.
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