The King's Sister Anne O'Brien 9781848453463 [USED COPY]

'The gripping tale of Elizabeth of Lancaster, sibling of Henry IV. Packed with love, loss and intrigue' - Sunday Express S Magazine

One betrayal is all it takes to change history

1382. Daughter of John of Gaunt, sister to the future King Henry IV, Elizabeth of Lancaster has learned the shrewd tricks of the court from England's most powerful men.

In a time of political turmoil, allegiance to family is everything. A Plantagenet princess should never defy her father's wishes. Yet headstrong Elizabeth refuses to bow to the fate of a strategic marriage. Rejecting her duty, Elizabeth weds the charming and ruthlessly ambitious Sir John Holland: Duke of Exeter, half-brother to King Richard II and the one man she has always wanted.

But defiance can come at a price.

1399. Elizabeth's brother Henry has seized the throne. Her husband, confidant to the usurped Richard, masterminds a secret plot against the new King. Trapped in a dangerous web, Elizabeth must make a choice.

Defy the King and betray her family. Or condemn her husband and send him to his death.

Sister. Wife. Traitor. She holds the fate of England in her hands.

Praise for Anne O'Brien

'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.'
- The Times

'A gem of a subject ... O'Brien is a terrific storyteller'
- Daily Telegraph

'Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O'Brien's fast-paced historical novel The Queen's Choice.'
-Good Housekeeping

'A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue.'
-Woman & Home

'Packed with drama, danger, romance and history.'
-Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association

'Better than Philippa Gregory' - The Bookseller

'Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.' - Sunday Express

'A gripping historical drama.'
-Bella

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About the Author

As a prolific reader and ex-history teacher, Anne O'Brien has been lucky to fulfil her ambition to write historical romances. Her first success was a 400 word love story about a garden for Mills & Boon - an auspicious start! Anne lives with her husband in an eighteenth-century cottage. It is a place that gives her much inspiration and many sources for her writing. Anne often makes time to visit old houses, gardens and priories to absorb atmosphere for her novels.

Reviews

'Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O'Brien's fast-paced historical novel The Queen's Choice' - Good Housekeeping

'O'Brien is a terrific storyteller' - Daily Telegraph

'A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue' - Woman & Home

'Packed with drama, danger, romance and history, The Queen's Choice is the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights' - The Press Association

'A gripping historical drama' - Bella

Book Information
ISBN 9781848453463
Author Anne O'Brien
Format Hardback
Page Count 560
Imprint Mira
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 860g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 159mm * 47mm