The Queens Choice, Anne OBrien
The Queens Choice, Anne OBrien
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The Queen's Choice

Author: Anne O'Brien

Series: HQ Audio

Narrator: Helen Longworth

Unabridged: 15 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 01/14/2016

Synopsis

A Bestseller England’s Forgotten Queens Praise for The Queen’s Choice ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’-The Times Her children or her crown France, 1399: The Duke of Brittany is dead and his widow, Joanna of Navarre, has inherited control of their land – a testament to her intellect, integrity and political prowess. Then comes an unprecedented proposal from Henry IV, King of England. The price of becoming his Queen? Abandoning her homeland, leaving her children and sacrificing her independence. Henry's hold on the crown is unsteady and war is brewing. With the constant threat of rebellion, Henry will trust no-one – not even his new Queen. Crossing the channel is a dangerous prospect. But the union between Joanna and Henry would bring the chance of a vital alliance between two proud states – if they will allow it. One question. Two paths. A choice that will make history. ‘A gem of a subject … O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’- Daily Telegraph ‘Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O’Brien’s fast-paced historical novel The Queen’s Choice.’-Good Housekeeping ‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue.’-Woman & Home ‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history.’-Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association ‘A gripping historical drama.’-Bella www.anneobrien.co.uk@anne_obrien

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deborah on October 16, 2016

Joanna of Navarre is not a popular choice as subject in straight history or HF. If she was anything like the character imagined by Anne O'Brien, it's no wonder; not a very likable character. Poor old Henry IV, no matter what he did, he was blamed for it. Nobody really wanted Richard II to remain as......more

Goodreads review by Helen on January 21, 2016

Some queens of England are much better known and have been written about much more often than others; I think it’s fair to say that Joanna of Navarre is not one of them. As Henry IV’s second wife, Joanna (or Joan as she is sometimes known), doesn’t seem to get a lot of attention as far as historical......more

Goodreads review by Suze on December 26, 2016

It’s 1399. When Joanna of Navarre’s husband dies she gets to rule over Brittany temporarily until her oldest son is grown up. She has a luxurious life and is an influential woman. Her husband always liked the English and because of him Joanna meets Henry IV, the man who’s going to be king of England......more

Goodreads review by Girl with her Head in a Book on January 17, 2016

Review originally published here: [URL not allowed] Joanna of Navarre is one of our more forgotten queens – as Henry IV’s second wife, she bore no children and thus seemed to drop out of the historical radar. The only thing I knew about her before I read this book was that her......more

Goodreads review by Angela on December 30, 2015

Joanna of Navarre is not someone who has leapt to mind in the past as to be honest a lot of attention is always given to the men that wear the crown and not the women they are married to. It was interesting to read about her life, although I know some artistic licence is used but when it is written......more

Quotes

Praise for Anne O’Brien ‘Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O’Brien’s fast-paced historical novel The Queen’s Choice.’-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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