The Lost Queen by Carol Mcgrath
From the author of the digital bestselling THE ROSE TRILOGY comes a stunning new historical novel of the Third Crusade two strong women - one a wife, one a mother, and their forgotten roles in the Third CrusadeA rich, tightly-woven tale of a fascinating and under-told period through the eyes of two intriguing heroines. A must-read for medieval history lovers * Joanna Courtney *
A compelling read... Well researched, elegantly written, with a deft touch for both romance and historical detail. The Lost Queen is a gripping historical drama to be savoured. * Anne O'Brien *
The Lost Queen takes us on a sweeping adventure across 12th-century Europe and the Levant, and portrays in vivid and compelling colours the beauty and brutality of the crusading era. A sumptuous historical feast, spiced with intrigue, romance and jeopardy, this novel is highly recommended * Ian Ross *
Carol McGrath's elegant prose weaves a sumptuous tale of Templar knights and fine ladies, courtly love, exhilarating adventure and stalwart heroism as exquisitely crafted as a Pre-Raphaelite painting * Historical Novel Society Book Reviews *
Carol McGrath is the author of the acclaimed Rose Trilogy - The Silken Rose, The Damask Rose and The Stone Rose. Born in Northern Ireland, she fell in love with historical fiction at a young age, when exploring local castles, such as Carrickfergus, and nearby archaeological digs - and discovering some ancient bones herself. While completing a degree in history, she became fascinated by the strong women who were silenced in record, and was inspired to start exploring their lives. Her first novel, The Handfasted Wife, was shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association Awards, and Mistress Cromwell was widely praised as a timely feminist retelling of Tudor court life. Her novels are known for their intricacy, depth of research and powerful stories.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472297372 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472297377 |
| Title | The Lost Queen |
| Author | Carol Mcgrath |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2024-07-18 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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