LADY MACBETH: A NOVEL
Book ID/图书代码： 02173007B17671
English Summary/英文概要： I am granddaughter to a king and daughter to a prince, a wife twice over, a queen as well. I have fought with sword and bow, and struggled fierce to bear my babes into this world.
I have loved deeply and hated deeply, too.
Lady Gruadh, called Rue, is the last female descendent of Scotland’s most royal line. Married to a powerful northern lord, she is widowed while still carrying his child and forced to marry her husband’s murderer: a rising war-lord named Macbeth. Encountering danger from Vikings, Saxons, and treacherous Scottish lords, Rue begins to respect the man she once despised–and then realizes that Macbeth’s complex ambitions extend beyond the borders of the vast northern region. Among the powerful warlords and their steel-games, only Macbeth can unite Scotland–and his wife’s royal blood is the key to his ultimate success.
Determined to protect her small son and a proud legacy of warrior kings and strong women, Rue invokes the ancient wisdom and secret practices of her female ancestors as she strives to hold her own in a warrior society. Finally, side by side as the last Celtic king and queen of Scotland, she and Macbeth must face the gathering storm brought on by their combined destiny.
From towering crags to misted moors and formidable fortresses, Lady Macbeth transports readers to the heart of eleventh-century Scotland, painting a bold, vivid portrait of a woman much maligned by history.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： I am granddaughter to a king and daughter to a prince, a wife twice over, a queen as well. I have fought with sword and bow, and struggled fierce to bear my babes into this world.
I have loved deeply and hated deeply, too.
Rue蘇格蘭僅存的王室後裔，帶著她的兒子被迫嫁給殺害她丈夫的兇手Macbeth。
Macbeth是握有強大權勢的北方領主，與北歐人、撒克遜人和奸詐背叛皇室的蘇格蘭貴族對抗。
當Rue漸漸諒解並尊敬Macbeth為蘇格蘭的奉獻犧牲，兩人始於協力與其他強權鬥智鬥力。唯有Macbeth的能力方可團結統一蘇格蘭，而獲勝關鍵即是他妻子的皇室血脈。
Awards/获奖情况：Publishers Weekly
"Historical romance novelist King leaps into deeper historical waters with this captivating take on Lady Macbeth, who tells her side of the story with a forceful, uncompromising daring....Based on historical evidence and recent theories of the era, this is an epic tale written in high-voltage prose. King’s novel will thrill lovers of Shakespeare adaptations and delight anyone who wants to enjoy a ripping tale of love and ambition."
Romantic Times
"King is an exceptional medievalist who has moved from historical romance to historical fiction with a novel exploring the life of Lady Macbeth--not Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth, but a full-blooded woman with a warrior’s heart and a politician’s mind. She will surely influence the way readers view Macbeth and his queen in the future."
Eileen Charbonneau, Merritt Bookstore, Cold Spring NY, in BookSense
"Susan Fraser King breathes new and vibrant life into a woman who has become an archetype....Not since THE MISTS OF AVALON have I been so transported by elegant lyric prose, a great galloping story, and the unforgettable life and voice of this Queen of the Scots. Highly recommended."
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Rosalind Miles, international bestselling author of I, Elizabeth
“A compelling book, vividly realized with fascinating detail."
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Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of A Distant Magic
“Spinning her tale from the steel and bones of history, Susan Fraser King tackles one of literature’s most famous villainesses and utterly transforms her….vividly drawn details and richly believable characters.”
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Loretta Chase, author of Not Quite A Lady
"Susan Fraser King brings Lady Macbeth’s world vividly to life--a richly detailed, beautifully written and moving story."
Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author
“Turns Shakespeare’s play on its ear, setting history against fable as it brings a nuanced and fierce truth to the life of the much-maligned Lady Macbeth.”
Benjamin Hudson, Professor of Celtic and Medieval History, Penn State University, and author of Irish Sea Studies, 900-1200
“Impressive…King shows her familiarity with the land and the time, with a sympathy for its people, in presenting an exciting new view of Lady Macbeth.”
Susan Holloway Scott, author of Royal Harlot: A Novel of the Countess of Castlemaine and King Charles II
“Forget everything you ever knew about Lady Macbeth! King’s novel is the real deal, immediate and powerful. Combining fresh new scholarship with a rare gift for storytelling, Susan Fraser King brings to life the true Lady Macbeth—an unforgettable warrior-queen who is brave, wise, and altogether enthralling.”
John Hartsock, literary historian, State University of New York, author of A History of American Literary Journalism
“A wonderful book…impeccably researched, psychologically nuanced, this is a thrilling yet historically based novel about the woman behind the man Shakespeare consigned to infamy—and a woman, surprisingly, with whom we can sympathize.”
Edith Felber, author of Queen of the Shadows
“Weaves fact and fiction seamlessly, and transports the reader to eleventh century Scotland. Fluidly written, sometimes lyrical, Lady Macbeth is fascinating, exciting and memorable.”
About the Author/作者介绍： SUSAN FRASER KING lives in Maryland with her husband, sons, and a Westie.
【關於作者】http://www.susanfraserking.com/bio.htm
Susan Fraser King 知名暢銷作家、藝術史講師，她的寫作以詳述史詩般的風格而為人所讚譽。
Format:HARDCOVER
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