âOâBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.â-The Times
Widow Lady Katherine Swynford presents herself for a role in the household of merciless royal prince John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, hoping to end her destitution. But the Dukeâs scandalous proposition leaves her life of pious integrity reelingâŚ
Seduced by the glare of royal adoration, Katherine becomes Johnâs mistress. She will leave behind everything she has stood for to play second fiddle to his young wife and ruthless ambition. She will live in the shadows of the most powerful man in England in the hope of a love greater than propriety.
But soon the court whispers â â reach the ears of not just Johnâs bride but his most dangerous political enemies. As the Plantagenet prince is accused of bringing England to its knees, who better to blame than shameless she-devil Katherine Swynford?whore, harlot, vile temptress
Dragged from the shadows, Katherine must answer for her sins.
âOâBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.â- The Times
âA gem of a subject ⌠OâBrien is a terrific storytellerâ- Daily Telegraph
âJoanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne OâBrienâs fast-paced historical novel The Queenâs Choice.â-Good Housekeeping
âA gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue.â-Woman & Home
âPacked with drama, danger, romance and history.â-Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association
âBetter than Philippa Gregoryâ âThe Bookseller
âAnne OâBrien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.â âSunday Express
âA gripping historical drama.â-Bella
âThis book has everything â royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics and ultimately, the shaping of the woman who founded the Tudors.â â Cosmopolitan
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