Anne O'Brien

The forgotten story of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. A strong woman who claimed the throne for her family in a time of war... ‘A compelling story of divided loyalties and family betrayals. Dramatic and highly evocative’ Woman & Home

The Queen’s Rival

A Sunday Times Bestseller England’s Forgotten Queens ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’ -The Times 'I was a penniless, landless petitioner, my Neville blood a curse, my future dependent on the charity of those who despised me...’

Virgin Widow

Raised in a 14th-century British convent, Alice Perrers refuses to join the order and after an accidental meeting, becomes lady-in-waiting to Queen Philippa and then catches the eye of King Edward in this new novel by the author of Queen Defiant. Original. 30,000 first printing.

A Novel of Alice Perrers

The King's Concubine

The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O'Brien. This is the remarkable story of the House of Paston - a family of low birth who rose from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue during the Wars of the Roses. England, 1444. Three women who came from nowhere to challenge the course of history... King Henry VI's grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses begin to tear England apart. Everyone must choose between York or Lancaster. And from the ashes of war, the House of Paston begins its rise to power. Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive. Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies... An inspirational story of courage and resilience, The Royal Game charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue.

The Royal Game

From Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien . . . To those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor.

Queen of the North

An innocent pawn. A kingdom without a King. A new dynasty will reign. 1415. The jewel in the French crown, Katherine de Valois, is waiting under lock and key for King Henry V. While he's been slaughtering her kinsmen in Agincourt, Katherine has been praying for marriage to save her from her misery. But the brutal King wants her crown, not her innocent love. For Katherine, England is a lion's den of greed, avarice and mistrust. And when Katherine is widowed at twenty-one she is a prize ripe for the taking. Her young son the future monarch, her hand in marriage worth a kingdom. This is a deadly political game; one the Dowager Queen must learn fast. The players - Duke of Gloucester, Edmund Beaufort and Owen Tudor -are circling. Who will have her? Who will ruin her? This is the story of Katherine de Valois. The forbidden queen who launched the most famous dynasty of all time.

The Forbidden Queen

The Sunday Times Bestseller 'A cracking historical novel' - Good Housekeeping 'A dangerous word, perhaps, for a woman. Power.' From her first clandestine marriage, Joan of Kent's reputation is one of beauty, rumour and scandal. Her royal blood makes her a desirable bride. Her ambition and passion make her a threat. Joan knows what she must do to protect her reputation...the games to play, the men to marry. She will do anything to get what she wants: The Crown of England. A tale of ambition, treachery and desire, The Shadow Queen tells of a woman's ascent through the court to command royal power alongside her young son, King Richard II.

The Shadow Queen

Describes the early adult years of Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose arranged marriage to the weak-willed and fanatical Louis VII of France sends her on an adventure where she meets her soul mate, Henry d'Anjou.

A a Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine

Queen Defiant

'Gripping' The Times 'Fans of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction writers will love Anne O'Brien's A Tapestry of Treason' Yours

A Tapestry of Treason

The scandalous, sexual games at the Restoration Court of King Charles have turned Marcus, Viscount Marlbrooke, into a cynic. It is not love that lies within matrimony but the victory of a bitter inheritance feud, securing his rightful claim to Winteringham Priory.

Puritan Bride

Daughter of a murderer Duchess of Brittany The future Queen of England Joanna of Navarre knows her place in society. And defies it. Forthright, unemotional and politically minded, she is more than a match for the men in the court of Brittany. And when she inherits control of her lands after her husband's death, it's a testament to her intellect and loyal duty. Then comes an unexpected proposal - marriage to Henry IV, King of England. The price? Abandoning her homeland. Leaving her children. And sacrificing her independence. Henry's hold on the crown is unsteady and war is brewing. Crossing the channel is a dangerous prospect. If Joanna's pride will allow it, this could be a chance to unite two nations. But pride comes before a fall, and there are many who conspire to watch Joanna tumble from the English throne...

The Queen's Choice

The Welsh Marches, 1460 In the eerie depths of Llanwardine Priory, Elizabeth de Lacy is about to take the veil when she is told she must wed her family's sworn enemy! Lord Richard Malinder must produce an heir, and a union with the de Lacy family could prove advantageous—if only to keep his enemies close…. The heat of anticipation rises as they make their way to the bridal chamber….

Chosen for the Marriage Bed

La regina proibita

O regina in cautarea iubirii

'The gripping tale of Elizabeth of Lancaster, sibling of Henry IV. Packed with love, loss and intrigue' - Sunday Express S Magazine One betrayal is all it takes to change history 1382. Daughter of John of Gaunt, sister to the future King Henry IV, Elizabeth of Lancaster has learned the shrewd tricks of the court from England's most powerful men. In a time of political turmoil, allegiance to family is everything. A Plantagenet princess should never defy her father's wishes. Yet headstrong Elizabeth refuses to bow to the fate of a strategic marriage. Rejecting her duty, Elizabeth weds the charming and ruthlessly ambitious Sir John Holland: Duke of Exeter, half-brother to King Richard II and the one man she has always wanted. But defiance can come at a price. 1399. Elizabeth's brother Henry has seized the throne. Her husband, confidant to the usurped Richard, masterminds a secret plot against the new King. Trapped in a dangerous web, Elizabeth must make a choice. Defy the King and betray her family. Or condemn her husband and send him to his death. Sister. Wife. Traitor. She holds the fate of England in her hands. Praise for Anne O'Brien: 'One of the best writers around...she outdoes even Philippa Gregory' The Sun 'Her writing is highly evocative of the time period... O'Brien has produced an epic tale' Historical Novel Society 'Anne O'Brien's novels give a voice to the "silent" women of history' Yorkshire Post 'Once again O'Brien proves herself a medieval history magician, conjuring up a sizzling, sweeping story' Lancashire Evening Post 'An exciting and intriguing story of love and historical politics. If you enjoy Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir you will love Anne O'Brien' We Love This Book 'This book is flawlessly written and well researched, and will appeal to her fans and those who like Philippa Gregory's novels' - Birmingham Post 'A brilliantly researched and well-told story; you won't be able to put this book down' Candis 'A fast paced historical drama that is full of suspense.' Essentials

The King's Sister

ELIGIBLE! They have been summoned to London to enjoy the “delights” of the Season, yet neither Theodora Wooton-Devereux nor Lord Nicholas Faringdon is an enthusiastic participant in the game of love.

The Outrageous Debutante (The Faringdon Scandals, Book 2)

Sue Johnson

Kathryn Dalziel

Rebecca Keenan

Louisa Eades

Glenys Godlovitch

Clare Prendergast

Philip Recordon

Health Care and the Law

The Disgraced Marchioness Henry Faringdon, the new Marquis of Burford, returns home and makes a shocking discovery. On his departure to America, his brother Thomas had married the woman who'd stolen Henry's heart -- the alluring Miss Eleanor Stamford. Now a widow, with a babe in arms, Eleanor is as dismayed to see Henry as he is to see her. Even more so when a gentleman arrives announcing his sister to be the true marchioness, claiming she married Thomas in secret years before! Embroiled in a scandal that could ultimately lead to Eleanor's disgrace, it is up to the Faringdons to uncover the truth behind such wicked allegations, to clear their family name...and to rekindle the love of a man and a woman. The Outrageous Debutante They have been summoned to London to enjoy the delights of the season, yet neither Theodora Wooton-Devereux nor Lord Nicholas Faringdon is an enthusiastic participant in the game of love. Until a chance meeting sets their lives on a different course. And soon the handsome gentleman, who has captured the heart of the beautiful -- though somewhat unconventional -- debutante, is the talk of the town! But when a shocking family scandal rears its head and forbids that they be united, it seems fate is not on their side. Now Thea must end the relationship before it is too late...by playing the truly outrageous debutante.

Quills - the Faringdon Scandals/the Disgraced Marchioness/the Outrageous Debutante

Tapestry of Treason

'Now I have reached my fi fteenth year. One day I will be Duchess of Aquitaine and Gascony, Countess of Poitou. My lands will be vast, wealthy and well–governed. I will be infl uential and so they say beautiful. Do my father's renowned troubadours not sing my praises?' The most powerful heiress in Western Europe Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, was not content to sit idly while patriarchs attempted to control her destiny. Ambitious as any conqueror, she used manipulation and seduction to ensnare Louis VII, King of France, as her husband, but his devotion to the church and weakness of will hindered Eleanor's aspiration. Undeterred, Eleanor relentlessly pursues power, taking forbidden lovers, going on Crusade and surviving hardships. Eleanor also dares to fi nd a more compatible husband before severing her marriage to King Louis VII a man fated to rule beside her but unable to tame a woman gloriously determined to remain a queen defiant.

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