![]() ![]() ‘An exciting and intriguing story of love and historical politics. ![]() ‘Once again O’Brien proves herself a medieval history magician, conjuring up a sizzling, sweeping story’ Lancashire Evening Post ‘Anne O’Brien’s novels give a voice to the “silent” women of history’ Yorkshire Post ‘Her writing is highly evocative of the time period… O’Brien has produced an epic tale’ Historical Novel Society ‘One of the best writers around…she outdoes even Philippa Gregory’ The Sun ‘Anne O’Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists’ Sunday Express ![]() One mistake and Alice will face a threat worse than any malicious whispers of the past. The fading great King wants her in his bed. Politics and pillow talk are dangerous bedfellows. Alice must balance her future with care as her star begins to rise – the despised concubine is not untouchable. Her fate is double edged loved by the majesties, ostracised by her peers. Power has a price, and Alice Perrers will pay it. Led down the corridors of the royal palace, the young virgin is secretly delivered to King Edward III – to perform the wifely duties of which ailing Philippa is no longer capable. The Queen has a role waiting for her at court. ![]() Alice Perrers, a girl born with nothing but ambition. Philippa of Hainault selects a young orphan from a convent. ![]()
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