The Forest and the Flames

Chronicles of Matilda, Lady of Flanders Series, Book 2

By: G. Lawrence

Narrated by: Marnye Young

Autumn, 1066: The Battle of Hastings is done. The struggle for England begins.

Matilda, Lady of Flanders, Duchess of Normandy, rules as Regent of Normandy for her husband, Duke William. William has won the Battle of Hastings, but Saxon England does not wish to surrender to him as King. As William sets England to flame, Matilda waits in Normandy for the time to come when she can claim her crown.

Through bloodshed, battle, and struggle will England be won, but even as Matilda rejoices for her new power, a prophecy is spoken, linking the fates of her children to the wailing voices and horrific images in dreams which come to haunt her. Matilda comes to understand that God is watching, and is not pleased with what he sees.

As Matilda battles to save her children, she finds she must stand against her own husband, in order to protect the lives, and immortal souls, of her sons and daughters. Through heartache, discord, battle, rebellion, and slaughter, the fate of England, and the future of the house of Normandy, will be decided.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Gemma Lawrence (P)2018 Tantor

Well written and read

Well written and read. It’s a special style of reading, the way the narrator uses her voice was strange in the beginning but just fits really well with the story. What I also like is that the historical facts have been tried to be woven in with the fiction.

Matilda, Duchess,Queen all around amazing book's

loved these two book's if your looking for Matilda's story these are the book's to read spectacular book's could not put either one down

Very interesting story

What a life they led back then. Beautiful love story, and the story of strong women are enjoyed every moment a good long story excellent reader.

masterpiece

amazing work, female counterpart of bernard cornwell. loved every word and would highly recommend to anyone who loves historical fiction!

I Cried Like a Baby

Listened at 1.2 -> 1.5. A few wordy stretches but wow what a love story. Didn't think I'd come to root for the barbarian King William but his loyalty to Matilda brought me to tears. Excellent performance.