A captivating story of a mother's love stretched to breaking and a knight determined to rebuild his life with the
royal mistress, For the King's Favor is Elizabeth Chadwick at her best. Based on a true story never before told
and impeccably researched, this is a testament to the power of sacrifice and the strength of love.
When Roger Bigod, heir to the powerful earldom of Norfolk, arrives at court to settle an inheritance, he meets
Ida de Tosney, young mistress to King Henry II. In Roger, Ida sees a chance for lasting love, but their decision
to marry carries an agonizing price. It's a breathtaking novel of making choices, not giving up, and coping with
the terrible shifting whims of the king.