Chatelaine II | elmgrovepublishing

“It takes a skilled and intelligent imagination to seamlessly blend history and fiction. Rose doesn’t gloss over the brutality of the period...”

– 5 Stars ForeWord Clarion Review

The continuing saga of Judith, Chatelaine of Oakwood Castle...

The year is 1086. William The Conqueror has initiated a nationwide survey of all land, landowners and the entire population of England, to ensure all taxes are collected and accounted for. The resulting document will will become known as the Domesdei Book.

While Raoul “The Hawk” is kept busy on the King’s behalf dealing with skirmishes throughout England, his wife Judith—Chatelaine of Oakwood Castle—enjoys visiting properties bestowed upon her husband by a grateful King, always returning to Oakwood where she tends the townsfolk.

Raoul’s younger brother, Eustace—his insanity escalating into random and frequent acts of violence—remains imprisoned in Oakwood Castle. Their older brother Olaf—visiting Oakwood to celebrate his niece’s marriage—is incensed to find Eustace incarcerated and demands his release, with tragic consequences…

Eustace escapes and begins a killing spree.

Judith’s health begins to decline, and, realizing she is dying, knows she must stay strong to keep the family safe. If only she had more time...

6" x 9" 278 pages

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Author Jai Rose passed away in March, 2024, leaving behind a unique legacy of historic story telling.

It was her last wish, and that of her family, that the recently revised second and concluding volume of Chatelaine—be published. The first book, Chatelaine-Mistress of the Castle is still available here.

Jai had loved historical fiction since her teens, when she discovered "The Tudor Wench" by Elswyth Thane. Life having an impact on women—and women having an impact on life. Such a revelation!

People were always the driving force of her stories. While Jai was a stickler for historical accuracy in all her work, it was always the characters who remained at the heart of her narrative. She especially enjoyed studying the similarities—and differences—between the people who lived in the distant past, and those living in the here-and-now of the 21st century.