A Tapestry of Treason
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A Tapestry of Treason

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A Tapestry of Treason

About this book

'Gripping' The Times

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

Her actions could make history – but at what price?

1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the devious intrigues of her magnificently dysfunctional family, The House of York.

Surrounded by power-hungry men, including her aggressively self-centred husband Thomas and ruthless siblings Edward and Richard, Constance places herself at the heart of two treasonous plots against King Henry IV. Will it be possible for this Plantagenet family to safeguard its own political power by restoring either King Richard II to the throne, or the precarious Mortimer claimant?

Although the execution of these conspiracies will place them all in jeopardy, Constance is not deterred, even when the cost of her ambition threatens to overwhelm her. Even when it endangers her new-found happiness.

With treason, tragedy, heartbreak and betrayal, this is the story of a woman ahead of her time, fighting for herself and what she believes to be right in a world of men.

Praise for A Tapestry of Treason

'O'Brien's page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times' Woman

'Anne O'Brien does not disappoint . . . there are so many twists and turns . . . If you love Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir, you will love Anne O'Brien too' My Weekly

'A wonderful novel . . . a rich, gripping, enchanting read. Anne's vivid writing took me straight to the year 1400 and kept me wonderfully lost there throughout' Joanna Courtney

'A detailed portrayal of a fascinating character' Woman's Weekly

'An engaging novel of political intrigue' Choice

Praise for Anne O'Brien

'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale' The Times

'O'Brien is a terrific storyteller' Daily Telegraph

'A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue' Woman & Home

'Packed with drama, danger, romance and history … the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights' The Press Association

'A gripping historical drama' Bella

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Information

Publisher
HQ
Year
2019
Print ISBN
9780008434373
eBook ISBN
9780008225483
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Literature General
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Praise
  3. About the Author
  4. Booklist
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright
  7. Note to Readers
  8. Dedication
  9. Cast of Characters
  10. Contents
  11. Chapter One
  12. Chapter Two
  13. Chapter Three
  14. Chapter Four
  15. Chapter Five
  16. Chapter Six
  17. Chapter Seven
  18. Chapter Eight
  19. Chapter Nine
  20. Chapter Ten
  21. Chapter Eleven
  22. Chapter Twelve
  23. Chapter Thirteen
  24. Chapter Fourteen
  25. Chapter Fifteen
  26. Chapter Sixteen
  27. Chapter Seventeen
  28. Chapter Eighteen
  29. Chapter Nineteen
  30. Chapter Twenty
  31. Chapter Twenty-One
  32. Acknowledgements
  33. What inspired me to write about Constance of York, Lady Despenser?
  34. And Afterwards…
  35. Travels with Constance of York, Lady Despenser
  36. Excerpt
  37. About the Publisher

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