{"product_id":"the-siege-winter-a-novel-isbn-9780062282569","title":"The Siege Winter: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful historical novel by the late Ariana Franklin and her daughter Samantha Norman, \u003cem\u003eThe Siege Winter\u003c\/em\u003e is a tour de force mystery and murder, adventure and intrigue, a battle for a crown, told by two courageous young women whose fates are intertwined in twelfth century England’s devastating civil war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1141. England is engulfed in war as King Stephen and his cousin, the Empress Matilda, vie for the crown. In this dangerous world, not even Emma, an eleven-year-old peasant, is safe. A depraved monk obsessed with redheads kidnaps the ginger-haired girl from her village and leaves her for dead. When an archer for hire named Gwyl finds her, she has no memory of her previous life. Unable to abandon her, Gwyl takes the girl with him, dressing her as a boy, giving her a new name—Penda—and teaching her to use a bow. But Gwyn knows that the man who hurt Penda roams free, and that a scrap of evidence she possesses could be very valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGwyl and Penda make their way to Kenilworth, a small but strategically important fortress that belongs to fifteen-year-old Maud. Newly wedded to a boorish and much older husband after her father’s death, the fierce and determined young chatelaine tempts fate and Stephen’s murderous wrath when she gives shelter to the empress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAided by a garrison of mercenaries, including Gwyl and his odd red-headed apprentice, Maud will stave off Stephen’s siege for a long, brutal winter that will bring a host of visitors to Kenilworth—kings, soldiers . . . and a sinister monk with deadly business to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngland, 1141. The countryside is devastated by a long civil war as the English king, Stephen, and his cousin, the Empress Matilda, battle for the crown. . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma is the eleven-year-old redheaded daughter of a peasant family. When mercenaries pass through their town, they bring with them a monk with a deadly interest in young redheaded girls. Emma is left for dead in a burned-out church until Gwil, an archer, finds her by chance. Gwil takes Emma with him, dressing her as a boy to avoid attention. Emma becomes Penda—and Penda turns out to have a killer instinct with a bow and arrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaud is the fifteen-year-old chatelaine of Kenniford, a small but strategically important castle she’s determined to protect. But when Maud provides refuge for the empress, Stephen’s armies lay siege to Kenniford Castle. Aided by a garrison of mercenaries—including Gwil and his odd, redheaded apprentice—they must survive a long winter under siege. It’s a brutal season that brings everyone to Kenniford—including the sinister monk who has never stopped hunting the redheaded girl. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Enthralling. . . . A grand yet intimate historical adventure”.\u003cem\u003e—Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“[A] thoroughly captivating tale.”\u003cem\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Vivid and engaging...succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller. [A] terrific book...with a dozen twists.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiana Gabaldon, Washington Post (on Mistress of the Art of Death)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the most compelling, suspenseful mysteries I’ve read in years.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times bestselling author Sharon Kay Penman (on Mistress of the Art of Death)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Grave Goods: “Richly detailed, almost indecently thrilling.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review (on Grave Goods)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for A Murderous Procession: “An exhilarating whodunit and my favorite book of the year. I’d like to crown Ariana Franklin Queen of the Historical Mystery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen (on A Murderous Procession)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Mistress of the Art of Death: “Vivid and engaging...succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller. [A] terrific book...with a dozen twists.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiana Gabaldon, Washington Post (on Mistress of the Art of Death)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e” Both harsh and lovely, this novel seizes you from the first page, heart and soul, and doesn’t let go!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNancy Bilyeau, author of The Chalice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Medieval-mystery writing at its best.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNY Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] thoroughly captivating tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Norman and Franklin excel . . . in this richly researched, female-driven historical mystery. ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers will note Franklin’s hand in the storytelling and see the freshness Norman brings to the tale, filled with fascinating characters who drive the plot as much as the tempestuous backdrop. With its bit of intrigue, historical setting and lovely characters, readers will be captivated by this compelling tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888727322853,"sku":"NP9780062282569","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062282569.jpg?v=1730229711","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-siege-winter-a-novel-isbn-9780062282569","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}