The Chosen Queen by Joanna Courtney
She holds the fate of England in her heart . . .Vivid. . a thoroughly enjoyable read * My Weekly *
An engaging, pacey and passionate tale which restores women to the heart of history * Sussex Life *
Gripping, intriguing, romantic * Tracy Bloom *
A glorious, rich, epic story of love, friendship and sacrifice which will sweep you up and transport you to another time. I absolutely loved this and can't wait for the next book in the series. * Rachael Lucas, author of Sealed With A Kiss and Coming Up Roses *
The story reaches a heart-rending climax. A must read. I loved it * Freda Lightfoot, author of The Amber Keeper *
With lovely writing and a terrific sense of narrative drive, Joanna Courtney portrays an era of change through a story about a long forgotten Queen. In The Chosen Queen, Edyth is a heroine who inhabits a convincingly re-created historical world, peopled with personalities whose lives leap from the page. Superb! * Carol McGrath, author of The Daughters of Hastings trilogy *
A rich and compelling tale, full of passion, intrigue, love, and danger * Gillian Bagwell, author of Venus in Winter *
A strong sense of atmosphere and place and time. I really got into the story, in fact I was so gripped by it at one point that I missed my bus. It was a really good, exciting, read. I cannot wait to read the next two books * Michelle Birkby, author of The House at Baker Street *
Joanna Courtney has wanted to be a writer ever since she could read. As a child she was rarely to be seen without her head in a book and she was also quick to pick up a pen. After spending endless hours entertaining her siblings with made up stories, it was no surprise when Joanna pursued her passion for books during her time at Cambridge University - where she combined her love of English and History by specialising in Medieval Literature.
Joanna continued to write through her first years of work and then, married and living in Derbyshire, in the sparse hours available between raising four children. She has written over 200 stories and serials published in women's magazines, some of which have been broadcast on BBC radio. Joanna has also won several fiction prizes and written and directed an award-winning play. She teaches creative writing across the country and for the Open University.
Joanna is fascinated by defining moments in history, of which the Battle of Hastings is certainly one. The outcome of that momentous day is one of the big 'what-ifs?' of England's past and she has loved being able to immerse herself in the world of the Anglo-Saxons, Normans and Vikings whilst writing The Queen's of the Conquest trilogy.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781447281900 |
| ISBN 10 | 144728190X |
| Title | The Chosen Queen |
| Author | Joanna Courtney |
| Series | Queens Of Conquest |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2015-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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