Queen of the North

Science Fiction & Fantasy

O’ Brien, Anne

Science Fiction

The Queen’s Rival

The Queen’s Rival: The Sunday Times Bestselling Author Returns with a Gripping Historical Romance

The forgotten story of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. A strong woman who claimed the throne for her family in a time of war... 'A compelling story of divided loyalties and family betrayals. Dramatic and highly evocative' Woman & Home England, 1459. One family united by blood. Torn apart by war... The Wars of the Roses storm through the country, and Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, plots 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. Stripped of her lands and imprisoned 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. 'O'Brien manages to reinvent historical fiction' My Weekly 'This thrilling historical novel has it all - high politics, drama, emotion, excellent writing ... It's a rollercoaster of a read' Carol McGrath 'Dramatic and highly evocative' Woman's Weekly

The Queen’s Rival: The Sunday Times bestselling author returns with a gripping historical romance

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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… 
‘A compelling story of divided loyalties and family betrayals. Dramatic and highly evocative’ Woman & Home 
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

<h2>From Sunday Times bestseller Anne O'Brien . . .</h2> To those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor. 1399: England's crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on the throne. For Elizabeth Mortimer, there is only one rightful King - her eight-year-old nephew, Edmund. Only he can guarantee her fortunes, and protect her family's rule over the precious Northern lands bordering Scotland. But many, including Elizabeth's husband, do not want another child-King. Elizabeth must hide her true ambitions in Court, and go against her husband's wishes to help build a rebel army. To question her loyalty to the King places Elizabeth in the shadow of the axe. To concede would curdle her Plantagenet blood. This is one woman's quest to turn history on its head. <h2>'O'Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status' Reader's Digest</h2> <h2>'O'Brien is a terrific storyteller' Daily Telegraph</h2> <h2>'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political' The Times</h2> Praise for Queen of the North: 'Once more Anne O'Brien takes her readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride...Elizabeth Mortimer's story joins the growing list of female lives Anne has gloriously rescued from history's recycling skip' Joanna Hickson 'Enthralling ... with masterful skill Anne O'Brien takes the reader on an action packed journey back to the tumultuous and uncertain days of the fifteenth century. A medieval masterpiece' Nicola Tallis 'With Anne O'Brien's trademark attention to period detail, it's a fascinating read' Woman's Weekly 'Imaginative, rich in detail and immaculately researched' Lancashire Post

Queen of the North: Gripping escapist historical fiction from the Sunday Times bestselling author

British & Irish

The Royal Game: A gripping Medieval historical romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for autumn 2023 reading!

'I was completely captivated' Barbara Erskine The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O'Brien. England, 1444. Three women challenge the course of history... King Henry VI's grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses starts to tear England apart. And from the ashes of war, the House of Paston begins its rise to power. Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive. Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies... An inspirational story of courage and resilience,&nbsp;The Royal Game,&nbsp;charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue. 'A wonderfully immersive and intriguing read, meticulously researched. I was completely captivated' Barbara Erskine

‘I was completely captivated’ Barbara Erskine\nThe spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien. 
England, 1444. Three women challenge the course of history… 
King Henry VI’s grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses starts to tear England apart. And from the ashes of war, the House of Paston begins its rise to power. 
Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive. 
Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies… 
An inspirational story of courage and resilience, The Royal Game, charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue. 
‘A wonderfully immersive and intriguing read, meticulously researched. I was completely captivated’ Barbara Erskine

Product Description ‘Gripping’ The Times‘Fans of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction writers will love Anne O’Brien’s A Tapestry of Treason’ YoursHer actions could make history – but at what price?1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the devious intrigues of her magnificently dysfunctional family, The House of York.Surrounded by power-hungry men, including her aggressively self-centred husband Thomas and ruthless siblings Edward and Richard, Constance places herself at the heart of two treasonous plots against King Henry IV. Will it be possible for this Plantagenet family to safeguard its own political power by restoring either King Richard II to the throne, or the precarious Mortimer claimant?Although the execution of these conspiracies will place them all in jeopardy, Constance is not deterred, even when the cost of her ambition threatens to overwhelm her. Even when it endangers her new-found happiness.With treason, tragedy, heartbreak and betrayal, this is the story of a woman ahead of her time, fighting for herself and what she believes to be right in a world of men.Praise for A Tapestry of Treason‘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‘Anne O’Brien does not disappoint . . . there are so many twists and turns . . . If you love Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir, you will love Anne O’Brien too’ My Weekly‘A wonderful novel . . . a rich, gripping, enchanting read. Anne’s vivid writing took me straight to the year 1400 and kept me wonderfully lost there throughout’ Joanna Courtney‘A detailed portrayal of a fascinating character’ Woman’s Weekly‘An engaging novel of political intrigue’ ChoicePraise for Anne O’Brien‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’ The Times‘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 perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ The Press Association‘A gripping historical drama’ Bella Review Praise for A Tapestry of Treason‘A wonderful novel . . . a rich, gripping, enchanting read. Anne’s vivid writing took me straight to the year 1400 and kept me wonderfully lost there throughout’ Joanna CourtneyPraise for Anne O’Brien‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’ The Times‘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 perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ The Press Association‘A gripping historical drama’ Bella Book Description A gripping escapist historical drama from a Sunday Times bestselling author About the Author 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.

A Tapestry of Treason: A gripping escapist historical drama from a Sunday Times bestselling author

Marriage Under Siege (Historical Romance)

Harlequin, Mills & Boon

Conquering Knight, Captive Lady

Romance

Historical

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Queen of the North

The Queen’s Rival

The Queen’s Rival: The Sunday Times bestselling author returns with a gripping historical romance

The Queen’s Rival: The Sunday Times Bestselling Author Returns with a Gripping Historical Romance

Queen of the North: Gripping escapist historical fiction from the Sunday Times bestselling author

The Royal Game: A gripping Medieval historical romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for autumn 2023 reading!

The Royal Game: A gripping Medieval historical romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for autumn 2023 reading!

A Tapestry of Treason: A gripping escapist historical drama from a Sunday Times bestselling author

Marriage Under Siege (Historical Romance)

Conquering Knight, Captive Lady