Ebook {Epub PDF} Queen of the North by Anne OBrien

Anne O’Brien has skillfully taken what is known and woven it into a multi-dimensional character that is believable, as she has done with a number of other characters pivotal to the story. You see the motives and ambitions of individuals in their quest for power and /5().  · HISTORICAL BOOK REVIEW SERIES: ‘Queen of the North’ by Anne O’Brien England’s crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on the throne.  · Sunday Times bestseller Anne Orsquo;BrienTo those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor#58; Englandrsquo;s crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster.

Anne O'Brien has skillfully taken what is known and woven it into a multi-dimensional character that is believable, as she has done with a number of other characters pivotal to the story. You see the motives and ambitions of individuals in their quest for power and glory and the tragedies and mistakes this can lead to. Queen of the North by Anne O'Brien There are few ways of approaching a story that ventures into historical fiction, stories with the odd bit of history thrown in for good luck or to validate a time period, fiction that imagines a different narrative of history and stories with inaccurate historical facts. Clear rating. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. The Outrageous Debutante (The Faringdon Scandals, #2) (Harlequin Historical, #) by. Anne O'Brien (Goodreads Author) avg rating — 33 ratings — published — 9 editions. Want to Read.

Queen of the North by Anne OBrien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at www.doorway.ru Praise for Queen of the North: ‘Once more Anne O’Brien takes her readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride Elizabeth Mortimer’s story joins the growing list of female lives Anne has gloriously rescued from history’s recycling skip’ Joanna Hickson. ‘Enthralling with masterful skill Anne O'Brien takes the reader on an action packed journey back to the tumultuous and uncertain days of the fifteenth century. Anne O’Brien’s Queen of the North is a behemoth of historical fiction, spanning the tumultuous period that would one day lead to the Wars of the Roses: the s. Harry Bolingbroke (soon to be Henry IV) challenges Richard II for the right to the throne, supported by the Percy family of the north.