![]() ![]() ![]() But her growing love for a man who is not her husband and the imminent threat of a Viking invasion jeopardize both her crown and her life.īased on real events recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Shadow on the Crown introduces listeners to a fascinating, overlooked period of history and an unforgettable heroine whose quest to find her place in the world will resonate with modern listeners. Thrust into an unfamiliar and treacherous court, with a husband who mistrusts her, stepsons who resent her, and a bewitching rival who covets her crown, Emma must defend herself against her enemies and secure her status as queen by bearing a son.ĭetermined to outmaneuver her adversaries, Emma forges alliances with influential men at court and wins the affection of the English people. In 1002, 15-year-old Emma of Normandy crosses the Narrow Sea to wed the much older King Athelred of England, whom she meets for the first time at the church door. A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen ![]()
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