Royal Mistress by Anne Easter Smith
From the author of A Rose for the Crown and Daughter of York comes a captivating historical novel of love, power, and survival during the Wars of the Roses--following the true story of Jane Shore, the bold and beautiful mistress of King Edward IV.Jane Lambert, the quick-witted and alluring daughter of a silk merchant, is twenty-two and still unmarried. When Jane's father finally finds her a match, she's married off to the dull, older silk merchant William Shore. Marriage doesn't stop Jane from flirtation, however, and when the king's chamberlain, Will Hastings, comes to her husband's shop, Will knows King Edward will find her irresistible.
Edward IV has everything: power, majestic bearing, superior military leadership, a sensual nature, and charisma. And with Jane as his mistress, he also finds true happiness. But when his hedonistic tendencies get in the way of being the strong leader England needs, his life, as well as those of Jane and Will Hastings, hangs in the balance. Jane must rely on her talents to survive as the new monarch, Richard III, bent on reforming his brother's licentious court, ascends the throne.
This dramatic tale has been an inspiration to poets and playwrights for five hundred years, and, as told through the unique perspective of a woman plucked from obscurity and thrust into a life of notoriety, Royal Mistress is sure to enthrall today's historical fiction lovers as well.
Anne Easter Smith is an Englishwoman who has resided in the United States for over forty years. She worked as a features editor for a newspaper in New York State before relocating to Newburyport, Massachusetts, with her husband, Scott. AnneEasterSmith.com is her website address.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781451648621 |
| ISBN 10 | 1451648626 |
| Title | Royal Mistress |
| Author | Anne Easter Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atria Books |
| Year published | 2013-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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