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 & HomeThe 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 & HomeEngland, 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‘A compelling story of divided loyalties and family betrayals. Dramatic and highly evocative’ Woman & Home‘O'Brien manages to reinvent historical fiction by thrusting an untold story into the spotlight’ My Weekly‘Dramatic and highly evocative’ Woman’s Weekly‘This thrilling historical novel has it all – high politics, drama, emotion, excellent writing … It's a rollercoaster of a read’ Carol McGrath‘Anne O’Brien leads us on a deftly woven journey through the endlessly fascinating life of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. Impeccable research shines through in the depth of detail to pull the reader into the highs and lows of the House of York’s journeys around Fortune’s Wheel’ Matt LewisPraise 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 AssociationThe Sunday Times bestselling author returns with a gripping historical romanceAnne 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.The Sunday Times bestselling author returns with a gripping historical romance• Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir• Sunday Times bestselling author• ‘She outdoes even Philippa Gregory' Sun• The forgotten story of Cecily Neville, one of history’s greatest heroines• Publication will be supported by author PR which will include media interviews, events and appearances at literary festivals throughout the year.• Sold over 450,000 copies across formatsCompetition: The;Last Tudor;Tidelands;Last Protector;Six Tudor Queens;Mirror and the Light;Execution;Wolf Hall;Binding;Dark Tides;Irish Princess;Daughters of Night. by;Phillippa Gregory;Andrew Taylor;S J Paris;Hilary Mantel;Toby Clements;Alison Weir;Elizabeth Chadwick;Laura Shephard;Stacey Halls;Bridget Collins
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