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The Shadow Queen

By: Anne O'Brien
Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
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**A spellbinding historical novel**

The Sunday Times Bestseller ‘O’Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status’ – Reader’s Digest

‘A dangerous word, perhaps, for a woman. Power.’

From her first clandestine marriage, Joan of Kent’s reputation is one of beauty, rumour and scandal.

Her royal blood makes her a desirable bride. Her ambition and passion make her a threat.

Joan knows what she must do to protect her reputation…the games to play, the men to marry. She will do anything to get what she wants: The Crown of England.

A tale of ambition, treachery and desire, The Shadow Queen tells of a woman’s ascent through the court to command royal power alongside her young son, King Richard II.

 Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery Romance Science Fiction Middle Ages Royalty
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Praise for THE QUEEN’S CHOICE

‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’
The Times

‘Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O’Brien’s fast-paced historical novel The Queen’s Choice.’
-Good Housekeeping

‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’
- Daily Telegraph

‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue.’
-Woman & Home

‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history, The Queen’s Choice is the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights.’
- The Press Association

‘A gripping historical drama.’
-Bella

‘O’Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status – and this book … shows why.’ Reader’s Digest
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Princess Joan sounds the most amazing person and it was lovely reading about all her exploits.

Loved it!

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Was not the best of all my audiobooks but certainly entertaining. Not sure I would look for more from this author.

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This is an interesting and well written book, but, it is about a woman called Joanna occasionally called Jeanette in the narration. At no time unless I really missed something is anyone called Eleanor Mortimer mentioned. A good book nether the less.

Who is Eleanor Mortimer!

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loved it. great listen. great story and very easy to listen to. love it love

fantastic

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Most novels likes this, including others by this author, take the story to the end of the heroines life. This finished leaving the reader in mid-air! Not very satisfactory.

Finished just as it was getting interesting!

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