Queen of the North, Anne OBrien
Queen of the North, Anne OBrien
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Queen of the North

Author: Anne O'Brien

Narrator: Beth Eyre

Unabridged: 14 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 05/31/2018

Synopsis

From bestseller Anne O’Brien . . . ‘O’Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status’ ‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’ ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political’ To those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor. 1399: 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. Praise for : ‘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’ ‘Imaginative, rich in detail and immaculately researched’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kirsty ❤️ on January 07, 2020

An interesting historical story of a time period I'm less familiar with. As with anything regarding royals and gentry of that time there is intrigue, scandal, plotting and fighting and all is included here. It felt well researched and there was a lot to take in. A little too much for me, in some par......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on May 28, 2018

This little Ginger Book Geek is a history nerd although my tastes are usually limited to the last couple of centuries- what you might call modern history. I thought that it was about time I tried something different and so I picked up ‘Queen Of The North’ and began to read. Oh my goodness what a rea......more

Goodreads review by Lucy on April 20, 2019

I received a copy of this from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. A fascinating historical tale, but somewhat bogged down with too many facts and details. I know that Anne O'Brien is a bit of a legend in the historical fiction world, so when I was offered a copy of this book to review, I......more

Goodreads review by Putu on July 21, 2022

This is another historical fiction that has successfully made its way to reach my 4-star medal for the most regal story I've encountered so far. Physically, this book is everything. I was lucky enough to obtain it in hardcover which has royal blue color with gold embossed on the cover and plain navy......more

Goodreads review by Emma Bunn on October 18, 2020

This was a book club choice and although slow going to start to get used to the language and all the titles I soon got into this story... it was right up.my street with the history battles etc and to see things from some of the forgotten women of the time was good! I'd certainly try another one...I'......more

Quotes

Praise for : ‘Once more Anne O’Brien takes her readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride through the lives of people that history has largely reduced to entries on a medieval family tree. In this gripping novel 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. O'Brien's beautifully crafted narrative is full of wonderful details and dangerous intrigues that draw the reader into the dangerous world of Elizabeth Mortimer. A medieval masterpiece.’ Nicola Tallis ‘With Anne O’Brien’s trademark attention to period detail, it’s a fascinating read’ ‘Imaginative, rich in detail and immaculately researched’ Praise for Anne O’Brien ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’The Times ‘A cracking historical novel.’Good Housekeeping ‘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 Queen’s Choice is the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights.’The Press Association ‘A gripping historical drama.’Bella

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