'An intriguing tale, told with confidence' The Times 'A great tale... the golden thread that led to the crown of England' Conn Iggulden

She'll betray her king to crown her son
When Edward of York takes back the English crown, the Wars of the Roses scatter the Lancastrian nobility and young Henry Tudor, with a strong claim to the throne, is forced into exile.

Recently widowed and vulnerable, his mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort, forges an uncomfortable alliance with Edward's queen, Elizabeth Woodville. Swearing an oath of allegiance to York, Margaret agrees to marry the king's shrewdest courtier, Lord Stanley. But can she tread the precarious line between duty to her husband, loyalty to her son, and her obligation to God and the king?

When tragedy befalls Edward's reign, Richard of York's ruthless actions fire the ambition of mother and son. As their destinies converge each of them will be exposed to betrayal and treachery and in their gruelling bid for the Tudor crown, both must be prepared to pay the ultimate price...

About the Author

Joanna Hickson spent twenty five years presenting and producing News and Arts programmes for the BBC. Her first published book was a children's historical novel Rebellion at Orford Castle but more recently she has turned to adult fiction, concentrating on bringing fifteenth century English history and some of its fascinating principal characters to life.

She is married with a large family and gets inspiration from her Wiltshire farmhouse home, which dates back to her chosen period.

Reviews

Praise for Joanna Hickson:

'Rich and Warm' Sunday Express

'Colourful and vivid' Elizabeth Chadwick

'A big-hearted and engrossing novel.' Elizabeth Freemantle

'Thoroughly engrossing' The Lady

A gripping and emotional story' Woman

'A bewitching first novel...alive with historical detail' Good Housekeeping

'An enthralling blend of fact and fiction, drama and danger, passion and politics' Lancashire Evening Post

'A wonderful story... engrossing, lively and engaging' For Winter Nights book blog

Book Information
ISBN 9780008139735
Author Joanna Hickson
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 34mm