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A historical fiction medieval romantic adventure. In 12th century England, young lovers Eleanor and Hugh are thwarted by their fathers. Eleanor is married off to Baron Rolf, a brutal man who will stop at nothing in his bid for power. Hugh trains to become a knight and embarks on Crusade to escape an arranged marriage to a woman he despises.

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[Isabelle Chevallot] has created a wonderfully evocative novel...The Song and the Sword is a masterful piece of historical writing with some excellent depictions of period and characterisation, and a fast-moving plot.... [An] accessible and enjoyable read with a great balance of romance and action that would appeal to both male and female readers alike. Frances Moloney, Freelance Editor, Writer & Literary Consultant The Song and the Sword would certainly appeal to those who enjoy good, old-fashioned romantic swashbucklers in the Rafael Sabatini mould (Captain Blood, Scaramouche etc.) ... some very deft descriptive writing, too... a strong sensual experience of time and place... [Isabelle Chevallot has] a rare talent for what in a footballer would be expressed as the ability to 'hold up the ball', the confidence to sustain the tension and the readers sense of anticipation without any notable lack of momentum, such that the reader keeps on turning the pages. Ed Handyside, Publishing Director Myrmidon Books

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After studying languages at Bristol University. For the past eleven years, Isabelle Chevallot has worked as a historical researcher/librarian at Guildhall Library in the City of London where she runs discussion groups, and school and university workshops, using storytelling and even an annual Regency Ball to engage readers with history. Before that, she worked as a researcher/writer at the Guardian and Observer newspapers for eight years. This is her debut novel.

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