<p>"Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel is like having a Bentley draw up at your door: you know you are in for a sumptouous ride."—<em>Daily Telegraph</em></p> <p>The early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper. John FitzGilbert is a man of honor and loyalty, sworn to royal service. When the old king dies, his successor rewards the handsome and ambitious John with castles and lands. But King Stephen has a tenuous hold on both his reign and his barons, and when jealous rivals at court seek to destroy John, he backs a woman's claim to the crown, sacrifices his marriage, and eventually is forced to make a gamble that is perhaps one step too far.</p> <p> Rich with detail, masterful in its storytelling, <em>A Place Beyond Courage</em> is a tale of impossible gambles and the real meaning of honor.</p> <p>"The best writer of medieval fiction currently around."—Richard Lee, founder and publisher, <em>Historical Novel Society</em></p> <p>"A star back in Britain, Elizabeth Chadwick is finally getting the attention she deserves here."—<em>USA Today</em></p>