A Court of Betrayal

Anne O'Brien

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The captivating new historical novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anne O'Brien, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir.

'A fantastically gripping story of love and betrayal, told with the masterful skill of a passionate storyteller. It kept me riveted until the last page!' BARBARA ERSKINE'Anne O'Brien crosses swathes of time seamlessly. A gorgeous bouquet of a novel. Stunning' CAROL McGRATH'Tremendous and engrossing' NICOLA CORNICK'A riveting and immersive story of a woman's strength and resilience' ELIZABETH CHADWICKALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR...The Welsh Marches, 1301Strong-willed heiress Johane de Geneville is married to Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, at just fifteen years old.Soon Johane finds herself swept up in a world of treacherous court politics and dangerous secrets as her husband deposes Edward II and rules England alongside Queen Isabella. Yet when Roger is accused of treason, she is robbed of her freedom and must survive catastrophic events in her fight for justice - with her life, and her children's, hanging in the balance...Will she pay for her husband's mistakes, or will she manage to escape from a terrible fate?Readers love Anne O'Brien:'I was spellbound throughout!' 'Vividly real and unforgettable' 'Truly captivating' 'If you love historical heroines and women battling to survive against all the odds, this is for you!' 'Superbly written, a jolly good read!'