Great Maria
Cecelia HollandCourage of a king, Strength of a knight, Heart of a woman
"A literary phenomenon."
-New York Times
Her father is a robber baron...
Her husband has grand ambitions and a quick temper...
She will become...the Great Maria.
A lush portrait of the eleventh century that leaves out none of its harshest nature, Great Maria is Cecelia Holland at her most evocative. A mere fourteen years old, strong-willed Maria is betrothed to Richard. Theirs is a marriage of conflict, yet one that grows over the years into respect and partnership. As they struggle-at times against each other, at times side-by-side-Maria and Richard emerge as full-blooded characters you'll never forget.
What Readers Are Saying"Holland's characters are so complex and vividly drawn that the reader actively participates in their adventures."
"An intriguing plot, unforgettable characters,...