![]() ![]() I was hooked in the first three pages! Marshal is the antithesis of Flashman though, a truly honorable man. The opening of the book reminded me of Flashman, starting with an obscure manuscript surfacing at an auction that led to the telling of his tale. He was often at the forefront of many changes of power in England and France, but somehow has remained hidden in history. He had a role in the Magna Carta and was a behind-the-scenes character throughout that era. William Marshal served five kings during the medieval era, including Richard the Lionhearted. As an author, I am going to use this book as a guide for my own future writing of non-fiction. ![]() The book connected with me on a lot of different levels and I was deeply impressed with not only the biography of William Marshal but the masterful way that the author provides the context for the story, without miring the reader down with pointless details. ![]() When I picked this book up it was on a whim…best whim ever! This is a historical book but I recommend it to anyone running a fantasy RPG campaign. ![]()
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