Lady of Hay: An enduring classic – an utterly compelling and atmospheric historical fiction novel that will take your breath away!

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Despite the tragic manner of her death, every British monarch since King Henry VIII is a direct descendant of this lady. I have just heard Barbara's name on the radio and realized that it is a long time since I have read one of her books. The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre names "fille fu Bernart de Saint-Waleri…Mehaus" as the wife of "Guillaumes de Brayouse", commenting that she once boasted about her cows to "Bauduin le conte d´Aubemalle son neveu"[1065]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Mathildis uxor eius et Willielmus filius eorum” (referring to William, son of “Willelmo Brewes” and his wife “Berta…comitis Milonis secunda filia”) were imprisoned by King John and died in prison[1069]. I hate to be a spoil sport but if you want to read great historical fiction, read The Fatal Crown by Ellen Jones, or The Canterbury Papers by Judith Koll Healy - I assure you, you'll see Lady of Hay as pure tripe.

Forewarned, the couple fled to Ireland with 2 of their sons, where they took refuge with Walter de Lucy, their son-in-law and Lord of Meath. In 1198, Matilda defended Painscastle in Elfael against a massive Welsh attack by Gwenwynyn, Prince of Powys. In London, high-flying journalist Jo Clifford is planning to debunk past life regression in a hard-hitting magazine piece.She is said, by the local people who saw her as a supernatural character, to have built Hay Castle single handed in one night, carrying the stones in her apron at Hay-on-Wye, Welsh Marches, England. Maud's long defense of Pain's Castle when it was beseiged by the Welsh earned it the name "Matilda's Castle. Reginald’s son, William, by his 1st wife married Eva Marshal, daughter of the great knight, William Marshal. The first one I read was House of Echoes, given to me by my mother-in-law, free with the Woman's Own magazine. I've read all the novels, but this is my favourite, along with Hiding From the Light and The Warrior Princess.

In 1198, Maud defended Painscastle in Elfael against a massive Welsh attack led by Gwenwynwyn, Prince of Powys. Erskine has a great premise, but her characters utterly bludgeon it to death, both in this century and 800 years ago. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. She died in 1210 at Corfe, Windsor, England--murdered by King John, who had her walled up alive in her castle walls with young William. Lady of Hay" by Barbara Erskine reminds me of a Michael Bolton song because at times this author is over-dramatic to the extreme.In London, journalist Jo Clifford plans to debunk the belief in past-lives in a hard-hitting magazine piece. then have the character climb out and walk off somewhere else - they would be doing this while still parking the car. John’s treatment of the de Braose family did not lead to the submission of his barons, as John had intended, and the remainder of his reign was marred by civil war. Sometime around 1166, Maud married William de Braose, 4th Lord of Bramber, son of William de Braose, 3rd Lord of Bramber and Bertha of Hereford de Pitres.

I won't go too far into it, since I hope you will read it, but let's just say that it's a great story.When King John of England ascended the throne in 1199, Braose became a court favourite and was also awarded the lordship of Limerick, Ireland. The story is so interesting that makes me couldn't stop turning pages, just love it so much and i'm now reading Kingdom of Shadows . Imagine, you are the novelist who opened the mind of a fact only book reading Doctor to the joy and escape of novels in 1997,aged 50 now!

Funnily enough, i was just looking at my bookshelf and thinking about delving into Lady of Hay for the 4th time in 20 years. The warm, comfortable family life of young Nesta, daughter of Prince Rhys of Deheubarth is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage.Valery names - Reginald, Maud, Lauretta/Loretta introduced into de Braose line with Maud's children) and largely on the identification of Tetbury, co. Of their daughters Loretta, married Robert de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester and another, Margaret, married Walter de Lacy, Lord of Meath. No man shall be taken, imprisoned, outlawed, banished or in any way destroyed, nor will we proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land. The plot is complicated by the presence of three men in Jo's life who seem to be the reincarnations of John, William and Richard. He also held the lordships of Gower, Hay, Brecon, Radnor, Builth, Abergavenny, Kington, Painscastle, Skenfrith, Grosmont, White Castle and Briouze in Normandy.