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Indlæser... A Sword in Her Handaf Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. After a couple pages I really got into this book. Like how the authors put the details in how living in the 1300's was, I really felt like I was there. I love the character development of the main character, she wasn't made to be unrealistically beautiful or meek or obedient. I love her defiance, that she was "normal' in looks etc. Enjoyable read! ( ) This book is loosely based on the first 15 years of Marguerite van Male's life, heiress to the County of Flanders and wife of Phillip, Prince of France. Whilst the book gives a wonderful insight into medieval life, I found that I never developed any empathy towards young Marguerite. I found her stubborn, rude and undisciplined, and her constant screaming tantrums totally irritating. The ending was unbelievable and ended abruptly so I hope the authors plan to write a sequel, although I have no intention of reading it. Based on the life of Marguerite van Male, daughter of the Count of Flanders, birthed by a witch, should have been a son for her father, is strong, not beautiful, and fearless. Her father hopes for a favourable marriage to strengthen Flanders but is frustrated with his wilful daughter. A novel that has been constructed around what little was known about this intriguing woman to create a great read. Translated into English ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
A feast of a medieval adventure with a thoroughly modern heroine. As the murmur of prayers fills the icy room, mother and baby seem doomed. When the newborn finally struggles into the world, the Count of Flanders flees in a rage. The child is not the expected male heir -- but a girl. Growing up under the disapproving eye of her heartless father, the strong-willed Marguerite instinctively learns to survive in the fierce and violent male world of the Middle Ages, with its pagan rituals and bloody fights to the death. When her father demands that she wed a man she detests, the young countess uses all her cunning to stop the marriage. The only thing she cannot conquer is the plague, which marches across the land killing thousands, including the man she loves. Based on a real character, this colorful story is told with sharp humor and is filled with dramatic intensity. The final scene in the book, in which Marguerite and her father engage in a savage sword fight, will remain engrained in readers' memories. "Winner of six major European awards, this is a brilliantly written book, with a feisty narrator and sharp sense of humour -- the medieval world was seldom more alive." -- girl.com.au "Dramatic in . . . a masterly way. Power and temperament give the tale conviction, far away from mere medieval setting and brave historical obligingness." -- Die Zeit No library descriptions found. |
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