Kirjahaku

"The King will decide what is treason..."These are words Catherine Carey has heard before, and they've always led to the block. As a girl, she saw her aunt, Anne Boleyn, go to the scaffold. Now she might see yet another Queen suffer the same fate. She has to decide. To serve her mistress would be treason, to abandon her would mean the doom of a good lady. She knows her duty is to serve her family, but what about her heart and her conscience?In a world where any indiscretion can lead to death, where competition corrupts any friendship, and where your family is ready to abandon you, Catherine must stay ahead of the ever-changing rules. The King is becoming a monster, ready to turn on those he claimed to love. As a lady-in-waiting, Catherine sees first hand the danger of the Tudor court. She finds her dreams changing from grandeur to the peaceful existence of a country life.However, when you are part of the great Howard family, the illegitimate daughter of the King, and cousin to the future Queen of England, there is no place for you but court.

Passion had always ruled her.Margaret Douglas, daughter of a Queen, niece of King Henry VIII never did anything by half measures. When she was a young woman she dared to love knowing it could only end in heartbreak. Love was never meant for those so close to the throne. Still she went on believing that one day she would have it all. A husband. A family. A legacy.Her story is that of a woman who lived a life full of intrigues and power struggles. Some may have called her greedy but it was ambition that drove her - that overcame her. Will she be prepared to risk everything she ever loved to achieve her dreams?Royal Court Series Book 3 can be read as a standalone.

The Tudor court is full of endless opportunities for power, love and...destruction. Elizabeth Seymour is the unimportant daughter of a country knight, until her sister catches the eye of the king. As her family is swept up in the changing politics of the realm, they seem to be climbing higher and higher. Everything is within reach, but it all hinges on Jane giving the king what he wants: a son.Elizabeth makes a gamble of her own. But danger seems to dog her every step, and she sees firsthand how hard it is to play the courtly game of politics. It only gets worse when the man you choose to marry is the son of the most powerful man in England.Book 4 of the Royal Court Series but can be read as a standalone book.Featuring the return of Margaret Douglas (Lady's Ambition) & many others...

Historical fiction with a dash of romance for those who love the Tudors. Following your heart's desire is never easy. The odds have always been stacked against Bess Throckmorton. Her family tree is riddled with traitors and her mother seems eager to give away the family fortune. Left without an inheritance Bess' future looks bleak until she snags a coveted position at the court of Queen Elizabeth I.With a newfound optimism Bess embarks on her new life never imagining a pair of green eyes would captivate her like this. Walter Raleigh's reputation precedes him yet it doesn't stop her from yearning for his company and more...Discover Bess' harrowing journey of loss and love in the Golden Age. ---Historical fiction with a dash of romance for those who love the Tudors.This book can be read as a standalone.Written in UK English.

Frances and Bess' story continues in this new novella.Should be read after reading Countess of Intrigue (and ideally The Pirate Lord's Wife). 1602. Change is in the air as rumours of Queen Elizabeth's failing health spreads throughout England. Determined to start a new chapter Frances, now an impoverished widow, is eager to help her friend celebrate the Christmas season. Far more surprises are in store for her and a reunion with a man she never expected to see again... ----Written in UK English.Historical fiction mixed in with some romance. HEA.Not a standalone.

The final standalone novel in the Royal Court Series.Ghosts of a glorious past haunt her family. Born into obscurity, Ursula was destined for a quiet provincial life. But her Plantagenet blood means she won't be forgotten for long. When her mother is thrust back into the limelight and takes up her role at the court of King Henry VIII, Ursula is dazzled by the splendour. Now able to make a splendid marriage, Ursula may one day become a duchess. Little does she know that danger lies in wait.Witness the story of a woman who navigated the ups and downs of turbulent times but ultimately persevered...-A standalone historical fiction novel.Written in UK English.

1093, ScotlandThe unexpected death of the king, her father, brings chaos to the Kingdom of Scotland. A succession crisis leads to an outbreak of civil war. Edith, Princess of Scotland, and her surviving siblings are forced to flee into exile. In England, she might be safe from murderous uncles, but she quickly finds herself in yet another prison. As the daughter of Margaret of Wessex, royal Saxon blood flows in her veins. Many see her as a prize. After all, with England still fractured after the Battle of Hastings, her marriage might unite the Normans and Saxons at last. But Edith refuses to allow others to decide her destiny. She will carve out a life for herself, even if it means defying the king. A story of perseverance, adventure, and even a bit of love.---Historical Fiction Standalone.Written in Third Person. US English.