Anne O'Brien 3 Books Set Queens Rival, A Tapestry of Treason, Queen of the North

HarperCollins

Titles in This Set. The Queen's Rival. A Tapestry of Treason. Queen of the North. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780007991921. Publisher: HarperCollins. Age Range: Adult. Overview. The Anne O'Brien 3 Books Collection Set brings together three standalone historical novels set amid the turbulent Wars of the Roses and the earlier Plantagenet power struggles of 1399. Following Cecily Neville, Constance of York, and Elizabeth Mortimer, these gripping stories explore ambition, loyalty, and the hidden power of medieval women. Brand new in paperback, this set is ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory, sweeping historical sagas, and character-driven political intrigue.. About the Books. The Queen's Rival follows Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, as she plots to overturn the weak-minded King Henry VI. When the Yorkist cause falters at the Battle of Ludford Bridge, Cecily is abandoned to face a hostile Lancastrian force alone, stripped of her lands and imprisoned at Tonbridge Castle. Her survival hinges on cunning and a carefully woven web of deceit, setting in motion the chain of events that ultimately crowns her son King Edward IV.. A Tapestry of Treason is set in 1399 and centres on Constance of York, Lady Despenser, as she is drawn into the dangerous conspiracies of the House of York. Surrounded by self-interested men, including her husband Thomas and her brothers Edward and Richard, Constance becomes entangled in plots that could restore Richard II to the throne or elevate a rival Mortimer claimant.. Queen of the North, also set in 1399, follows Elizabeth Mortimer's fierce determination to secure the crown for her young nephew Edmund as Henry of Lancaster returns to England and Richard II's grip on power weakens. Elizabeth must protect her family's northern lands and legacy, even as those closest to her resist the prospect of another child-king.. Key Benefits. Three complete historical novels by a Sunday Times bestselling author. Vivid, meticulously researched Wars of the Roses and Plantagenet-era settings. Strong, complex female protagonists at the heart of real historical events. Brand new paperback editions, perfect for gifting or building a home library. Ideal for fans of medieval drama, political intrigue and family saga fiction. About the Author. Anne O'Brien is a Sunday Times bestselling British author renowned for her meticulously researched novels featuring the overlooked women of medieval and Plantagenet history. Drawing on her background as a history teacher, she brings authenticity and emotional depth to real historical figures, reimagining their ambitions, loyalties and struggles for power. Her novels have sold widely across the UK and internationally, earning her a devoted readership among historical fiction fans who appreciate strong, complex heroines set against richly detailed backdrops of English medieval history.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Three gripping, standalone novels of medieval power, ambition and survival, brought together in one brand new paperback set — perfect for saga lovers and history enthusiasts alike.. Please Note: Book covers may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the UK edition with a UK ISBN as listed.