![]() ![]() Emma is ill-prepared for the trials that come with her new position not yet knowing the heart of the old king she makes the mistake of demanding the title of queen. Striking a quivering bull's eye with the first book of a planned trilogy, Bracewell's enthralling debut begins with Emma of Normandy crossing the "Narrow Sea" in 1002 C.E. But her growing love for a man who is not her husband and the imminent threat of a Viking invasion jeopardize both her crown and her life.īased on real events recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Shadow on the Crown introduces readers to a fascinating, overlooked period of history and an unforgettable heroine whose quest to find her place in the world will resonate with modern readers. Thrust into an unfamiliar and treacherous court, with a husband who mistrusts her, stepsons who resent her and a bewitching rival who covets her crown, Emma must defend herself against her enemies and secure her status as queen by bearing a son.ĭetermined to outmaneuver her adversaries, Emma forges alliances with influential men at court and wins the affection of the English people. In 1002, fifteen-year-old Emma of Normandy crosses the Narrow Sea to wed the much older King Athelred of England, whom she meets for the first time at the church door. ![]() ![]() ![]() A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen ![]()
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