The Queen's Rival

The Queen's Rival
Anne O'Brien
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 544pg
15 Apr 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780008225537
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The forgotten story of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. A strong woman who claimed the throne for her family in a time of war. . . ' One of the best writers around' The Sun ' A terrific storyteller' Daily Telegraph One family united by blood. Torn apart by war. . . England, 1459: Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, is embroiled in a plot to topple the weak-minded King Henry VI from the throne. But when the Yorkists are defeated at the Battle of Ludford Bridge, Cecily' s family flee and abandon her to face a marauding Lancastrian army on her own. Cecily can only watch as her lands are torn apart and divided up by the ruthless Queen Marguerite. From the towers of her prison in Tonbridge Castle, the Duchess begins to spin a web of deceit - one that will eventually lead to treason, to the fall of King Henry VI, and to her eldest son being crowned King Edward IV. This is a story of heartbreak, ambition and treachery, of one woman' s quest to claim the throne during the violence and tragedy of the Wars of the Roses. Praise for Anne O' Brien: ' One of the best writers around . . . she outdoes even Philippa Gregory' The Sun ' O' Brien is a terrific story teller' Daily Telegraph ' O' Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale' The Times ' A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue' Woman & Home ' The characters are larger than life . . . and the author a compulsive storyteller' Sunday Express ' [A] fast-paced historical novel' Good Housekeeping ' This book has everything - royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics' Cosmopolitan ' O' Brien' s page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times' Woman ' A gripping historical drama' Bella ' Historical fiction at its best' Candis
This thrilling historical novel has it all - high politics, drama, emotion, excellent writing . . . It' s a rollercoaster of a read' Carol McGrathPraise for Anne O' Brien:' One of the best writers around . . . she outdoes even Philippa Gregory' The Sun' O' Brien is a terrific story teller' Daily Telegraph' O' Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale' The Times' A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue' Woman & Home' The characters are larger than life . . . and the author a compulsive storyteller' Sunday Express' [A] fast-paced historical novel' Good Housekeeping' This book has everything - royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics' Cosmopolitan' O' Brien' s page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times' Woman' A gripping historical drama' Bella' Historical fiction at its best' Candis' Packed with drama, danger, romance and history . . . the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights' The Press Association
Anne O' Brien was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire. After gaining a BA Honours degree in History at Manchester University and a Master' s in Education at Hull, she lived in the East Riding for many years as a teacher of history. She now lives with her husband in an eighteenth-century timber-framed cottage in depths of the Welsh Marches in Herefordshire on the borders between England and Wales.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780008225537
Published: 15 Apr 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine: 35mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 544

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