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The Shadow Queen
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Royal intrigue, passion, scandalous medieval power plays.
If you're intrigued by the blend of historical authenticity and captivating drama, "The Shadow Queen" could be your next favorite read. Anne O'Brien expertly weaves Joan of Kent's tumultuous journey through the courts of England, making every page rich with medieval political maneuverings and romantic entanglements. It's a deep dive into a woman's tenacious ambition in a man's world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Shadow Queen
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Anne O'Brien
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ISBN: 9781848455139
Authors:
Anne O'Brien
Publisher: HQ
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 1138 readers)
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Royal intrigue, passion, scandalous medieval power plays.
If you're intrigued by the blend of historical authenticity and captivating drama, "The Shadow Queen" could be your next favorite read. Anne O'Brien expertly weaves Joan of Kent's tumultuous journey through the courts of England, making every page rich with medieval political maneuverings and romantic entanglements. It's a deep dive into a woman's tenacious ambition in a man's world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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