The Tudor Bride by Joanna Hickson (English) Paperback Book

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The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. Perfect for fans of The White Queen.

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The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. 'A thrilling story' Take a BreakEven 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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The thrilling sequel to The Agincourt Bride. Taking readers back to the founding of the Tudor Dynasty, this follows Catherine de Valois as she faces court undercurrents rising against her.

Author Biography

Joanna Hickson was born in England but spent her early childhood in Australia, returning at thirteen to visit her first castle and fall in love with medieval history. During a twenty-five year career in the BBC, presenting and producing News and Arts programmes for TV and Radio, Joanna also published a children's historical novel Rebellion at Orford Castle but now she is writing adult fiction full-time, indulging her passion for bringing the medieval past and its characters to life.First inspired by Shakespeare's history plays she began researching Catherine de Valois, Henry V's 'Fair Kate', who is the subject of The Agincourt Bride and The Tudor Bride and now her interest has progressed into the Wars of the Roses which form the background to Red Rose White Rose and the eventful life of Cicely Neville, Duchess of York and will also feature in her next two novels. As a result Joanna warns that she spends much of her life in the fifteenth century and even her Wiltshire farmhouse home dates back to that period.She is married and has an extensive family, some of which boomerang her back to Australia for visits! Twitter @joannahickson Facebook page: Joanna Hickson

Review

Praise for Joanna Hickson'Thoroughly engrossing' The LadyA 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

Long Description

The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. Perfect for fans of The White Queen. 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, prot

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Praise for The Agincourt Bride: "The sense of period is terrific -- filled with characters about whom I cared enormously."Barbara Erskine "Superb...a real find." -- THE BOOKSELLER

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* The Tudor Bride, is the follow up to The Agincourt Bride, which tells of the founding of the Tudor Dynasty. We follow both Catherine and Mette through their second marriages and families. * Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Suzannah Dunn. * Joanna is very commercial and communicates historical detail simply with great dramatic content. * Perfect for all fans of historical fiction who are missing their Tudor fix. Competition: Taming Of The Queen; Wars Of The Roses; The White Queen; The White Queen; Taming Of The Queen; The Beaufort Woman; My Fair Lady. Bernard Cornwell;Conn Iggulden; Suzannah Dunn; Alison Weir; Elizabeth Chadwick; Anne O'Brien; Judith Arnopp; J.P. Reedman; Lozania Prole;

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The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. 'A thrilling story' Take a Break 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, prot

Details ISBN0007446993 Author Joanna Hickson ISBN-10 0007446993 ISBN-13 9780007446995 Media Book Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Pages 592 Short Title TUDOR BRIDE Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2014-01-02 Narrator Christopher Barlow Illustrator Lynne Avril Birth 1949 Affiliation University of Alabama Position Assistant Professor Qualifications PsyD Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-02 Alternative 9780007447008 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-11-24 NZ Release Date 2013-12-16 Imprint HarperCollins We've got this

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