‘’ – Sunday Express S MagazineThe gripping tale of Elizabeth of Lancaster, sibling of Henry IV. Packed with love, loss and intrigue
One betrayal is all it takes to change history
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.1382.
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.
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.1399.
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.
she outdoes even Philippa Gregory‘One of the best writers around…’The Sun
highly evocative of the time period‘Her writing is … O’Brien has produced an epic tale’Historical Novel Society
Anne O’Brien’s novels give a voice to the “silent” women of history‘’Yorkshire Post
a sizzling, sweeping story‘Once again O’Brien proves herself a medieval history magician, conjuring up ’Lancashire Evening Post
If you enjoy Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir you will love Anne O'Brien‘An exciting and intriguing story of love and historical politics. ’We Love This Book
book is flawlessly written and well researched, and will appeal to her fans and those who like Philippa Gregory’s novels‘This ’ –Birmingham Post
you won’t be able to put this book down‘A brilliantly researched and well-told story; ’Candis
fast paced historical drama‘A that is full of suspense.’Essentials
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