The Crownless Queen
On sale
29th April 2027
Price: £10.99
1360: Having left her days of rebellion behind, Jeanette of Kent has finally found contentment as a wife and mother. Then, she is delivered a new blow: her beloved husband, Thomas Holland, has died on duty overseas.
Though broken, Jeanette readies herself once more to fight to protect what is hers. And when Prince Edward, heir to the throne and her longtime friend, unexpectedly steps forward and offers marriage, she accepts for the sake of her family.
As their relationship deepens, love blossoms again for Jeanette, but it comes at a price. With great power comes great responsibility – not least bearing a future king – and, as the wheel of fortune climbs higher, it becomes harder and harder to hold on.
Jeanette has more to lose than ever before. But with the wolves gathering beneath her, can she survive the fall?
Though broken, Jeanette readies herself once more to fight to protect what is hers. And when Prince Edward, heir to the throne and her longtime friend, unexpectedly steps forward and offers marriage, she accepts for the sake of her family.
As their relationship deepens, love blossoms again for Jeanette, but it comes at a price. With great power comes great responsibility – not least bearing a future king – and, as the wheel of fortune climbs higher, it becomes harder and harder to hold on.
Jeanette has more to lose than ever before. But with the wolves gathering beneath her, can she survive the fall?
Reviews
A master storyteller who knows her period well
[Elizabeth Chadwick] stands at the pinnacle of historical fiction...a beacon for those who seek to immerse themselves in a past that is both alien and familiar, challenging and inspiring
Elizabeth Chadwick is an excellent chronicler of royal intrigue...an author who makes history come gloriously alive
The Crownless Queen is an entertaining, engrossing novel that also gives plenty of food for thought for the historian. It flows beautifully through the story of the marriage of Jeanette and her prince. I loved every word!
Vivid characters inhabit every page. This is as good as historical fiction gets
The Royal Rebel is not just a good read, it is an experience of life in the mid-14th century and not to be missed...most definitely among my Top 5 books of 2024. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel, you know you are in for a sumptuous ride. Beautifully strong characters and a real feel for time and place
Chadwick's research is impeccable, her characters fully formed and her storytelling enthralling...The best writer of medieval fiction currently around
Meticulous writing and strong storytelling
When you pick up a novel by Elizabeth Chadwick, you always know you are going to be swept into a tale of glorious technicolour, full of wonderful characters and thrilling adventure
Blends authentic period details with modern convention for emotional drama
One of Elizabeth Chadwick's strengths is her stunning grasp of historical details...Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable
