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The Crownless Queen

Jeanette of Kent duology (Related to this series)

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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?

From the award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick comes the much-awaited second novel in the Jeanette of Kent duology, The Crownless Queen - bringing to a powerful conclusion the remarkable story of a woman who began life as a royal rebel and ended it behind the throne...

Real readers loved reading about how Jeanette's story ends:

'As a historian who specialises in historical fiction, I enjoyed this immensely. It is a great follow-up and conclusion to the duology about Jeanette of Kent' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The characters felt real to me and I love the detail of the historical background...very well researched' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Another fabulous book by Elizabeth Chadwick. She is the queen of sculpting people from the past [into] great stories' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A great follow-up to The Royal Rebel, which doesn't need to be read to understand this book...For anyone who loves history this is a must read. The characters are real, the atmosphere of the times beautifully crafted and the locations are so well written and described' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I loved this book. Superb writing, and a very interesting account of the life of a great lady' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I love Elizabeth Chadwick and this did not disappoint. Every time you open a book by Ms Chadwick, you are immersed in a time long past...Plenty of gorgeous period detail and of course brilliantly written. If you love well written historical fiction, this is the book for you...a rare treat' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

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!
Sharon Bennett Connolly, historical fiction reviewer on THE CROWNLESS QUEEN
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!
Sharon Bennett Connolly, Historical Fiction Reviewer on THE ROYAL REBEL
A master storyteller who knows her period well
Alison Weir on Elizabeth Chadwick
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
Barbara Erskine on Elizabeth Chadwick
Vivid characters inhabit every page. This is as good as historical fiction gets
David Gilman on Elizabeth Chadwick
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
Jane Johnson on Elizabeth Chadwick
[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
Stephanie Dray on Elizabeth Chadwick
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
Daily Telegraph on Elizabeth Chadwick
Blends authentic period details with modern convention for emotional drama
Mail on Sunday on Elizabeth Chadwick
Elizabeth Chadwick is an excellent chronicler of royal intrigue...an author who makes history come gloriously alive
The Times on Elizabeth Chadwick
Meticulous writing and strong storytelling
Woman & Home on Elizabeth Chadwick
Chadwick's research is impeccable, her characters fully formed and her storytelling enthralling...The best writer of medieval fiction currently around
Historical Novels Review on Elizabeth Chadwick
Author Elizabeth Chadwick
Narrator Amy Noble
Series Jeanette of Kent duology
Duration 17 hours and 27 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781405558358
Format Audiobook
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Genre European history: medieval period, middle ages, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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