The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen from the author of critically acclaimed Agincourt Bride. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory.
Even the greatest of queens have rules to break them would cost her dearly...
King Henry V s new French Queen, Catherine, dazzles the crowds in England but life at court is full of intrigue and her loyal companion, Mette, suspects that the beautiful Eleanor Cobham, protégée of the Duke of Gloucester, is spying for him.
Catherine believes herself invincible as she gives birth to an heir, then tragically King Henry is struck down by fever. Unable to outwit those who seek to remove the new king from her care, Catherine retires from court, comforted by the King s Harper, Owen Tudor.
At the secluded manor of Hadham a smouldering ember bursts into flame and Catherine and Owen Tudor become lovers. But their love cannot remain a secret forever, and when a grab for power is made by Gloucester, Catherine and those dearest to her face mortal danger...
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Praise for Joanna Hickson
‘Thoroughly engrossing’ The Lady
A gripping and emotional story’ Woman
‘Joanna Hickson’s writing is superb’ Shropshire Post
‘An enthralling blend of fact and fiction, drama and danger, passion and politics’ Lancashire Evening Post
Joanna spent twenty-five years at the BBC writing and presenting for radio and television. Gripped by Shakespeare s historical plays, Joanna began researching the King Henry V s fair Kate as a schoolgirl and the story of Catherine de Valois and the Tudor genesis has remained with her throughout life. She lives in an old farmhouse in Wiltshire and is married with a large family and a wayward Irish terrier.
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