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THE STEEL BENEATH THE SILK

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Set against the backdrop of 1012 England, the story follows Queen Emma as she navigates a tumultuous marriage to King Æthelred while facing external threats from Cnut of Denmark and his conniving concubine, Elgiva. Emma strives to carve out her own influence in a court rife with treachery and betrayal. As war looms, she must summon her wit and resilience to protect her loved ones and confront powerful adversaries, leading to a gripping conclusion filled with passion and heartache.

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THE STEEL BENEATH THE SILK, Patricia Bracewell

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2022
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Title
THE STEEL BENEATH THE SILK
Subtitle
a novel
Language
English
Released
2022
Format
Paperback
Pages
450
ISBN13
9798986385105
Rating
4.3 out of 5
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Set against the backdrop of 1012 England, the story follows Queen Emma as she navigates a tumultuous marriage to King Æthelred while facing external threats from Cnut of Denmark and his conniving concubine, Elgiva. Emma strives to carve out her own influence in a court rife with treachery and betrayal. As war looms, she must summon her wit and resilience to protect her loved ones and confront powerful adversaries, leading to a gripping conclusion filled with passion and heartache.