Lady of Hay: An enduring classic – an utterly compelling and atmospheric historical fiction novel that will take your breath away!

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The legend about her building Hay Castle probably derives from the time she added the gateway arch to a tower which was built in the 1180s. [20] In fiction [ edit ] Maud (Matilda) de Braose was also known as the Lady of la Haie and to the Welsh as Moll Walbee. Married to William de Braose, the "Ogre of Abergavenny", she was a significant warrior in her own right. Her long defence of Pain's Castle when it was besieged by the Welsh earned it the name "Matilda's Castle". The local people saw her as a supernatural character. She was said to have built Hay Castle (above) single handed in one night, carrying the stones in her apron. Maud de Braose features in many Welsh folklore myths and legends. There is one legend which says that Maud built the castle of Hay-on-Wye single handed in one night, carrying the stones in her apron.[12] She was also said to have been extremely tall and often donned armour while leading troops into battle.[13] MATILDA [Joan] de Clare ([1185/90]-). The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. Her birth date range is estimated from her having had at least one child by her first marriage and at least three by her second. The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales records that "Rhys the Hoarse married the daughter of the earl of Clare" in 1219[725]. It took me 12-13 hours to read (thank you kindle) and they felt like such a waste of my time. I will not waste anymore writing a longer review, but ultimately when a story comes to a close I do not expect it to die a death like it did.

The ruins of Corfe Castle in Dorset, within whose dungeon Maud de Braose and her son William were starved to death The final fall of her husband may owe a lot to her hasty reply to King John when he requested her son William as a hostage in 1208. She refused on the grounds that John had murdered his nephew Arthur whom he should have protected. The dispute between John and the de Braoses led to Maud dying of starvation in the King's castle at Windsor along with her son, while her husband, stripped of all his lands, died the following year in exile in France. William de Braose (died 1210). Starved to death with his mother in either Windsor or Corfe Castle. He married Maud de Clare, daughter of Richard de Clare, 3rd Earl of Hertford, by whom he had issue, including John de Braose. Sonnets to a red-haired lady (by a gentleman with a blue beard) and famous love affairs by Don Marquis drawings by Stuart Hay. 1925 [Hardcover]I believe in ghosts, future life, past life, etc. A psychic told me that a ginger cat had walked across the room when I went to see her - that was my beloved soul mate who had to be put to sleep due to cancer in 2009 - oh how I miss him.

She learns of Matilda's unhappy marriage, her love for the handsome Richard de Clare, and the brutal death threats handed out by King John, before it becomes clear that Jo’s past and present are inevitably entwined. She realises that eight hundred years on, Matilda’s story of secret passion and unspeakable treachery is about to repeat itself… Maud's daughter Margaret de Lacy founded a religious house, the Hospital of St. John, in Aconbury, Herefordshire in her memory. [2] On 10 October 1216, eight days before his death, King John conceded three carucates of land in the royal forest of Aconbury to Margaret for the construction of the religious house. He sent the instructions to her husband Walter de Lacy, who held the post of Sheriff of Hereford, by letters patent. [17] Legends [ edit ] John took possession of de Braose’s castles and moved to arrest William. Forewarned, the couple fled to Ireland with 2 of their sons, where they took refuge with Walter de Lucy, their son-in-law and Lord of Meath. John followed after them, bringing other recalcitrant barons to heal along the way. While William de Braose tried to come to terms with the king, Matilda and their eldest son, William, escaped by taking ship for Scotland.Lady of Hay" by Barbara Erskine reminds me of a Michael Bolton song because at times this author is over-dramatic to the extreme. Otherwise I did enjoy the drama and suspense and wouldn't mind reading another book by Erskine. For those into a whole lot of drama you won't be displeased with this one. She had many siblings and half-siblings, including Thomas de St. Valery (died 1219), who was a son of Bernard by his second wife Eleanor de Domnart. Thomas married Adele de Ponthieu, by whom he had a daughter, Annora, who in her turn married Robert III, Count of Dreux, by whom she had issue. Thomas fought on the French side, at the Battle of Bouvines on 27 July 1214. Maud de St. Valery married William de Briouze, son of William de Briouze and Bertha of Hereford.1 She died in 1210 at dungeons of Corfe, Windsor, Berkshire, England, starved to death.1 Matilda’s fate was more gruesome; she and her son were left to starve to death in John’s dungeons (though whether this was at Corfe or Windsor is unclear). Tradition has it, that when their bodies were found, William’s cheeks bore his mother’s bite marks, where she had tried to stay alive following his death. Maud and William are reputed to have had 16 children. [9] The best documented of these are listed below.

I do love a Barbara Erskine book. In my opinion, I think she is an under-rated writer with not enough exposure. Whilst this was a lengthy read, I still enjoyed the historical journey that Erskine takes her readers on.

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Maud de St. Valéry de Braose (c. 1150-1210) was the wife of William de Braose, 7th Baron Abergavenny, 4th Lord Bramber, a powerful Marcher baron and court favorite of King John of England. She would later incur the wrath and enmity of the King. She is also known in history as Matilda de Braose, Moll Wallbee, and Lady of La Haie.[1] I have not rated a book this low in a long time and there is a good reason for this. Some of you may not agree, but as a reader I am entitled to my opinion. aka Lady of Hay, Lady of Le Haie, starved to death by King John, of Haye, Lady of LaHaie, Marcher Baron Maud and William are reputed to have had 16 children.[6] The best documented of these are listed below. From the author of Echoes of the Runes comes a thrilling new timeslip novel, filled with adventure and romance, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Vikings.

Victim of a violent crime, Jenna is struggling to move on until her friend finds her a new job house-sitting. But these houses aren’t normal, and nor is what’s inside them! A thrilling dual timeline mystery that you won’t be able to put down! Perfect for fans of Sarah Burton, Stacey Halls, Jessie Burton and Kate Mosse. Maud's long defense of Pain's Castle when it was beseiged by the Welsh earned it the name "Matilda's Castle." Mother of Anthony de Braose; Bertha De Braose; William de Braose, IV; Giles de Braose, Bishop of Hereford; Matilda "Maud" de Braose and 8 others ; Laurette de Braose; Roger de Braose; John Knill de Braose, II; Annora de Braose; Flandrina de Braose; Philip de Braose; Margaret de Braose, Lady of Trim and Reginald de Braose, 9th Baron Abergavenny « less

Here's a link to one of his 'hits' for those into aural torture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFood... I want to talk about my favorite book, LADY OF HAY, by Barbara Erskine. I don't know if you have read it, and if you haven't, you need to. (spoiler alert!) It is the story of a woman who discovers that she has memories of a previous life. I won't go too far into it, since I hope you will read it, but let's just say that it's a great story. It is based upon the life of a real person, and that person is an ancestor of Barbara Erskine.