The new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One
bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides. In a divided
country, power and loyalty conquer all... It is 1685 and England is
on the brink of a renewed civil war against the Stuart kings with
many families bitterly divided. Alinor, now a successful
businesswoman, has been coaxed by the manipulative Livia to save
Queen Mary from the coming siege. The rewards are life-changing:
the family could return to their beloved Tidelands, and Alinor
could rule where she was once lower than a servant. Inspired by
news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings, Ned Ferryman returns
from America with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising
against roman catholic King James. As Ned swears loyalty to the
charismatic Duke of Monmouth, he discovers a new and unexpected
love Meanwhile, Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a terrified
court. Her survival, and that of the Stuart kings, is in the
balance, and only a clever and dangerous gamble can save them... A
compelling and powerful story of political intrigue and personal
ambition, set between the palaces of London, the tidelands of
Fowlmire and the shores of Barbados. Praise for Dawnlands: 'This
sprawling, epic addition to the series will delight Gregory's many
fans' The Times 'Fast-paced, gripping and meticulously researched,
the latest novel from Philippa Gregory is historical fiction at its
best...Few authors bring history to life like Philippa Gregory and
her vivid descriptions of 17th century life give readers a ringside
seat at the action' Daily Express 'Spellbinding' Woman's Own 'I
love falling into a Philippa Gregory novel, her vibrant take on
historical events always brings past eras alive...This has drama
aplenty with the fear of execution for treason, deportation, and
imposter Princes, the rewards and dangers presented are colossal
and exciting. This epic story follows a family from one end of the
old empire to another, as they try to find a place in a new world'
Adele Parks, Platinum Magazine Praise for Tidelands and Dark Tides:
'Gregory is an experienced storyteller and doesn't let you down.
Tidelands is a gripping and intelligent portrait of a woman
fighting to survive in a hostile world' THE TIMES 'The first in a
planned series . . . The author crafts her material with effortless
ease. Her grasp of social mores is brilliant, the love story rings
true and the research is, as ever, of the highest calibre'
Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail 'Vivid and beguiling - Philippa
Gregory at her best' woman&home 'A compelling novel that shines
a light on the struggles of 17th century women' Daily Mirror 'The
novel's power lies in Gregory's evocative portrayal of the
tidelands and the everyday lives of those who are bound to them'
Sunday Express 'Philippa Gregory returns with an English Civil War
novel that excels in everything she does best. Historical events
are written with breathless immediacy, keeping the reader
enthralled even if they know the outcome. She pays close attention
to the plight of women in the past, so often unchanged despite
men's wars, and gives them a voice . . . Fans will not be
disappointed' Alys Key, The i 'Shines a light on the struggles of
17th century women . . . If this novel is the first sign of what's
to come then readers are in for a treat' Emma Lee-Potter, Daily
Express
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