A Sunday Times Bestseller England's Forgotten Queens 'O'Brien
cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable,
gripping tale.' The Times Philippa of Hainault selects a young
orphan from a convent. Alice Perrers, a girl born with nothing but
ambition. The Queen has a role waiting for her at court. 'I have
lifted you from nothing Alice. Now you repay me.' Led down the
corridors of the royal palace, the young virgin is secretly
delivered to King Edward III - to perform the wifely duties of
which ailing Philippa is no longer capable. Power has a price, and
Alice Perrers will pay it. Mistress to the King. Confidante of the
Queen. Whore to the court. Her fate is double edged; loved by the
majesties, ostracised by her peers. Alice must balance her future
with care as her star begins to rise - the despised concubine is
not untouchable. Politics and pillow talk are dangerous bedfellows.
The fading great King wants her in his bed. Her enemies want her
banished. One mistake and Alice will face a threat worse than any
malicious whispers of the past. 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
www.anneobrien.co.uk @anne_obrien
General
| Imprint: |
Mira Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
February 2015 |
| Authors: |
Anne O'Brien
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| Dimensions: |
198 x 128 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
544 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-84845-384-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Romance >
Historical
|
| LSN: |
1-84845-384-1 |
| Barcode: |
9781848453845 |
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