“He was hounded by the shade of his brother, demanding terribly the price of blood... William of Malmesbury, the History of the English Kings.” — Patricia Bracewell Copy Share Image
“His vision blurred to haze, the sounds of feasting stilled, and from every dark corner, shadows streamed toward him until they reached the dais… — Patricia Bracewell Copy Share Image
“He was hounded by the shade of his brother, demanding terribly the price of blood... William of Malmesbury, the History of the English Kings.” — Patricia Bracewell Copy Share Image
“As Norman bride and English queen she would walk a fine line between the interests of two rulers -- her brother and her lord.… — Patricia Bracewell Copy Share Image
