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  Queens of England: Book 7

  Queen of This Realm

  by Jean Plaidy

  In this "memoir" by Elizabeth I, legendary historical novelist Jean Plaidy reveals the Virgin Queen as she truly was: the bewildered, motherless child of an all-powerful father; a captive in the Tower of London; a shrewd politician; a lover of the arts; and eventually, an icon of an era. It is the story of her improbable rise to power and the great triumphs of her reign--the end of religious bloodshed, the... (more)
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  Queens of England: Book 5

  The Rose Without a Thorn

  The Wives of Henry VIII

  by Jean Plaidy

  From the pen of legendary historical novelist Jean Plaidy comes an unforgettable true story of royalty, passion, and innocence lost. Born into an impoverished branch of the noble Howard family, young Katherine is plucked from her home to live with her grandmother, the Duchess of Norfolk. The innocent girl quickly learns that her grandmother’s puritanism is not shared by Katherine’s free-spirited cousins, with... (more)
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  Tudor Saga: Book 2

  Katharine, the Virgin Widow

  by Jean Plaidy

  IN THE ROYAL MARRIAGE MARKET THE INFANTA OF SPAIN WAS A TRUE PRIZE. In the eyes of the world, Katharine of Aragon was a precious object to be disposed of for the glory of Spain. Her parents, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, send her to England to become the bride of Arthur, Prince of Wales. But soon her frail husband was dead, and a fateful question loomed: Was the marriage consummated, as Katharine's priest... (more)
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  Plantagenet Saga: Book 9

  The Vow on the Heron

  by Jean Plaidy

  Edward the Second has been barbarously murdered in Berkeley Castle on the orders of his wife, Queen Isabella, and her lover Roger de Mortimer, and fifteen-year-old Edward the Third is now king. Young Edward has already met and fallen in love with Philippa of Hainault and, to prevent him enquiring into the details of his father’s death, Isabella allows the marriage to take place. A son is born who goes on to become... (more)
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  Queens of England: Book 8

  Loyal in Love

  Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I

  by Jean Plaidy

  The daughter of Henry IV of France, Princess Henrietta Maria, becomes a pawn in a political strategy to stabilize relations between two countries when her father marries her to Charles I of England. Sent abroad, she finds herself living in a Protestant country that views her own faith—Catholicism—with deep suspicion. Yet her new husband is a man of principle and integrity, and Henrietta and Charles fall deeply... (more)
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  A Novel of the Tudors: Book 3

  Murder Most Royal

  by Jean Plaidy

  One powerful king. Two tragic queens. In the court of Henry VIII, it was dangerous for a woman to catch the king’s eye. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were cousins. Both were beautiful women, though very different in temperament. They each learned that Henry’s passion was all-consuming–and fickle. Sophisticated Anne Boleyn, raised in the decadent court of France, was in love with another man when King Henry... (more)
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  A Novel of the Tudors: Book 7

  Mary, Queen of France

  The Story of the Youngest Sister of Henry VIII

  by Jean Plaidy

  Legendary historical novelist Jean Plaidy brings to life the story of Princess Mary Tudor, a celebrated beauty and born rebel who would defy the most powerful king in Europe—her older brother. Princess Mary Rose is the youngest sister of Henry VIII, and one of the few people whom he adores unconditionally. Known throughout Europe for her charm and good looks, Mary is the golden child of the Tudor family and is... (more)
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  Queens of England: Book 6

  In the Shadow of the Crown

  by Jean Plaidy

  As Henry VIII's only child, the future seemed golden for Princess Mary. She was the daughter of Henry's first queen, Katharine of Aragon, and was heir presumptive to the throne of England. Red-haired like her father, she was also intelligent and deeply religious like her staunchly Catholic mother. But her father's ill-fated love for Anne Boleyn would shatter Mary's life forever. The father who had once adored her... (more)
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  A Novel of the Tudors: Book 2

  Katharine of Aragon

  by Jean Plaidy

  Legendary historical novelist Jean Plaidy begins her tales of Henry VIII’s queens with the story of his first wife, the Spanish princess Katharine of Aragon. As a teenager, Katharine leaves her beloved Spain, land of olive groves and soaring cathedrals, for the drab, rainy island of England. There she is married to the king’s eldest son, Arthur, a sickly boy who dies six months after the wedding. Katharine is... (more)
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  A Novel of the Tudors: Book 5

  The Sixth Wife

  The Wives of Henry VIII

  by Jean Plaidy

  Dangerous court intrigue and affairs of the heart collide as renowned novelist Jean Plaidy tells the story of Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six queens. Henry VIII’s fifth wife, Katherine Howard, was both foolish and unfaithful, and she paid for it with her life. Henry vowed that his sixth wife would be different, and she was. Katherine Parr was twice widowed and thirty-one years old. A thoughtful,... (more)
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  Queens of England: Book 3

  The Reluctant Queen

  The Story of Anne of York

  by Jean Plaidy

  In 1470, a reluctant Lady Anne Neville is betrothed by her father, the politically ambitious Earl of Warwick, to Edward, Prince of Wales. A gentle yet fiercely intelligent woman, Anne has already given her heart to the prince’s younger brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Unable to oppose her father’s will, she finds herself in line for the throne of England—an obligation that she does not want. Yet fate... (more)
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  Plantagenet Saga: Book 14

  The Sun in Splendour

  by Jean Plaidy

  A king entrusted with the care of a nation. A man whose passions could be destructive. No sooner was Edward IV crowned King of England than he fell in love with Elizabeth Wodville, a beautiful young widow who refused to become his mistress..." (BACK COVER)
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  Plantagenet Saga: Book 11

  The Star of Lancaster

  by Jean Plaidy

  Richard the Second is losing his hold on the crown and Henry of Bolingbroke, previously exiled by the king, returns to England to claim it. Richard is deposed and dies mysteriously, murdered some say on the orders of Bolingbroke, now King Henry the Fourth. But Henry finds the crown harder to hold onto than it was to win. He is beset by enemies, hampered by disease, and concerned about the rebellious behaviour of... (more)
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  Plantagenet Saga: Book 10

  Passage to Pontefract

  by Jean Plaidy

  Richard of Bordeaux, young heir to the throne after Edward the Third, is surrounded by ambitious uncles who believe it would be better for the country if they could take the crown. While Richard shows himself capable of reckless bravery in defeating the Peasants’ Revolt, his extravagance soon brings him into conflict with his people. Before long the king's most powerful opponents confront Richard and threaten to... (more)
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  A Novel of the Tudors: Book 6

  The Thistle and the Rose

  The Story of Margaret, Princess of England, Queen of Scotland

  by Jean Plaidy

  From the pen of the legendary historical novelist Jean Plaidy comes the story of Princess Margaret Tudor, whose life of tragedy, bloodshed, and scandal would rival even that of her younger brother, Henry VIII.Princess Margaret Tudor is the greatest prize when her father, Henry VII, negotiates the Treaty of Perpetual Peace with neighboring Scotland. The betrothal is meant to end decades of bloody border wars, but... (more)
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  Georgian Saga: Book 9

  The Regent's Daughter

  by Jean Plaidy

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  Queens of England: Book 4

  The Lady in the Tower

  The Wives of Henry VIII

  by Jean Plaidy

  One of history’s most complex and alluring women comes to life in this classic novel by the legendary Jean Plaidy. Young Anne Boleyn was not beautiful but she was irresistible, capturing the hearts of kings and commoners alike. Daughter of an ambitious country lord, Anne was sent to France to learn sophistication, and then to court to marry well and raise the family’s fortunes. She soon surpassed even their... (more)
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  Plantagenet Saga: Book 12

  Epitaph for Three Women

  by Jean Plaidy

  Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama New York Times These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and their stories will remain with you for ever...They are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history. Daily Express Far and away my favourite writer Wendy Holden
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  Queens of England: Book 11

  Victoria Victorious

  The Story of Queen Victoria

  by Jean Plaidy

  In this unforgettable novel of Queen Victoria, Jean Plaidy re-creates a remarkable life filled with romance, triumph, and tragedy. At birth, Princess Victoria was fourth in line for the throne of England, the often-overlooked daughter of a prince who died shortly after her birth. She and her mother lived in genteel poverty for most of her childhood, exiled from court because of her mother’s dislike of her uncles,... (more)
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  Queens of England: Book 1

  The Courts of Love

  The Story of Eleanor of Aquitaine

  by Jean Plaidy

  When I look back over my long and tempestuous life , I can see that much of what happened to me—my triumphs and most of my misfortunes—was due to my passionate relationships with men. I was a woman who considered herself their equal—and in many ways their superior—but it seemed that I depended on them, while seeking to be the dominant partner—an attitude which could hardly be expected to bring about a harmonious... (more)