The Royal Game
The Royal Game by Anne O’Brien is a historical novel published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on March 31, 2022. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. Set in England during 1444, the narrative follows three women from the House of Paston as they navigate the tumultuous period marked by the Wars of the Roses, challenging the established order and altering the course of history.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of intrigue, ambition, and resilience as the Paston women rise from humble beginnings to secure their place within the Yorkist Court. The story delves into themes of family life and the complexities of power dynamics during a time of conflict. Through cunning and determination, these women confront imprisonment, violence, and betrayal, ultimately striving for survival and success amidst the dangers that accompany their newfound status.
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‘I was completely captivated’ Barbara Erskine
The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien.
England, 1444. Three women challenge the course of history…
King Henry VI’s grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses starts to tear England apart. And from the ashes of war, the House of Paston begins its rise to power.
Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive.
Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies…
An inspirational story of courage and resilience, The Royal Game, charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue.
‘A wonderfully immersive and intriguing read, meticulously researched. I was completely captivated’ Barbara Erskine
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