Valhalla by Alan Robert Clark
May of Teck, only daughter of a noble family fallen from grace, has been selected to marry the troublesome Prince Eddy, heir to the British throne. Submitting to the wishes of Queen Victoria and under pressure from her family, young May agrees. But just as a spark of love and devotion arises between the young couple, Prince Eddy dies of influenza. To her horror, May discovers she is to be married to the brother, Georgie, instead, a cold and domineering man. But what can she do? From the author of The Prince of Mirrors comes this gripping account of the life of Queen Mary, one of the most formidable queens of Britain. READER REVIEWS 'Beautifully written, moving and memorable' 'Clever, emphatic, beautiful, brilliant' 'A wonderful book'
'Clark takes an iconic and forbidding figure and transforms her into a passionate, loving and damaged woman' –Simon Russell Beale
'This is a heart-breaking tale and no mistakeA beautiful and lyrical tale told with deft brilliance' –John Sessions
'Atmospheric and vividly imagined. 'Valhalla' brings to life a woman who had otherwise seemed frozen in history; its theme of royal duty still all too relevant' –Margaret Drabble
'Valhalla is a beautifully crafted novel that succeeds in bringing Queen Mary vividly to life' –Elizabeth Mac Donald, author of A Matter of Interpretation
'This is a heart-breaking tale and no mistakeA beautiful and lyrical tale told with deft brilliance' –John Sessions
'Atmospheric and vividly imagined. 'Valhalla' brings to life a woman who had otherwise seemed frozen in history; its theme of royal duty still all too relevant' –Margaret Drabble
'Valhalla is a beautifully crafted novel that succeeds in bringing Queen Mary vividly to life' –Elizabeth Mac Donald, author of A Matter of Interpretation
Alan Robert Clark was born and educated in Scotland. He briefly attended King's College London, before opting instead for a career as a copywriter and creative director with a number of leading advertising agencies. He has also worked as a freelance journalist, and has ghost-written and co-authored a number of biographies.
He writes historical fiction, including books about the untold and often tragic lives of the Victorian Royals. His debut historical novel, The Prince of Mirrors is a Walter Scott Prize Academy Recommended title.
He writes historical fiction, including books about the untold and often tragic lives of the Victorian Royals. His debut historical novel, The Prince of Mirrors is a Walter Scott Prize Academy Recommended title.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781912054169 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912054167 |
| Title | Valhalla |
| Author | Alan Robert Clark |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Fairlight Books |
| Year published | 2020-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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