Includes: The Disgraced Marchioness

 Widowed and with a babe in arms, Eleanor cannot indulge her secret desire for handsome Henry Faringdon. But when it is claimed that she was never legally married, only Henry can uncover the truth behind the wicked allegation. Includes: A Damnable Rogue Emma Somerton is thankful that an old schoolfriend wants her for a companion - until it puts her at the mercy of the Marquis of Lytham. Angered at his apparent intention to make her his mistress, Emma is equally horrified to discover her own desire to accept his proposal!

Regency High Society Vol 5 - The Disgraced Marchioness / The Reluctant Escort / The Outrageous Debutante / A Damnable Rogue

'Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.' - Sunday Express

 'Will you hold the castle for me, lady, in my name?' He does not know me. He does not trust me. 

 'Do you have to ask?' With staunchly opposed political views, the new Lord and Lady Mansell are not seeking love during a time of civil war. Francis offered Honoria his name in response to his cousin's will and the promise of £4000 a year. When their castle is held by Royalist forces Honoria must appear loyal to Francis's Parliamentarian cause.

 Working together to protect their lands, the vows made politically become something more. But where does her loyalty lie? Soon scandalous whispers of betrayal and double dealings land at Honoria's door. And when the prison keys of London start rattling, Francis must question whether the wife he saved has dealt him the ultimate betrayal?

 Praise for Anne O'Brien:

 'One of the best writers around.she outdoes even Philippa Gregory' The Sun

 'Her writing is highly evocative of the time period. O'Brien has produced an epic tale' Historical Novel Society

 'Anne O'Brien's novels give a voice to the "silent" women of history' Yorkshire Post

 'Once again O'Brien proves herself a medieval history magician, conjuring up a sizzling, sweeping story' Lancashire Evening Post

 'An exciting and intriguing story of love and historical politics. If you enjoy Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir you will love Anne O'Brien' We Love This Book

 'A brilliantly researched and well-told story; you won't be able to put this book down' Candis

 'A fast paced historical drama that is full of suspense.' Essentials

Marriage Under Siege

A Sunday Times Bestseller

 England's Forgotten Queens

 'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.'

 The Times

 Philippa of Hainault selects a young orphan from a convent. Alice Perrers, a girl born with nothing but ambition. The Queen has a role waiting for her at court.

 'I have lifted you from nothing Alice. Now you repay me.'

 Led down the corridors of the royal palace, the young virgin is secretly delivered to King Edward III - to perform the wifely duties of which ailing Philippa is no longer capable. Power has a price, and Alice Perrers will pay it.

 Mistress to the King. Confidante of the Queen. Whore to the court.

 Her fate is double edged; loved by the majesties, ostracised by her peers. Alice must balance her future with care as her star begins to rise - the despised concubine is not untouchable. Politics and pillow talk are dangerous bedfellows.

 The fading great King wants her in his bed. Her enemies want her banished. One mistake and Alice will face a threat worse than any malicious whispers of the past.

 Praise for Anne O'Brien

 'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.'- The Times

 'A gem of a subject . O'Brien is a terrific storyteller'- Daily Telegraph

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

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

 'Packed with drama, danger, romance and history.'-Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association

 'Better than Philippa Gregory' - The Bookseller 

 'Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.' - Sunday Express 

 'A gripping historical drama.'-Bella

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The King's Concubine

Le destin de Katherine de Swynford, le grand amour du duc de Lancastre : une liaison fiévreuse et passionnée, qui a marqué l'Histoire. Angleterre, 1372 A la mort de son époux, Katherine Swynford se retrouve seule dans un château familial délabré et déserté par les domestiques. Un sort bien cruel pour une jeune veuve... Comment supporter les travaux harassants, la pauvreté et la solitude, quand on a connu le faste des cours royales ? Katherine n'a qu'un but : retrouver cette existence princière, faite de festins raffinés, de fêtes, de soieries à l'affolante douceur. Pour y parvenir, elle se propose comme dame de compagnie auprès de la duchesse de Lancastre. Sans prévoir que le mari de cette dernière posera alors, avant de l'accepter dans leur entourage, une condition non négociable : qu'elle devienne sa maîtresse. Katherine connaît bien le duc de Lancastre, ce prince Plantagenêt, fils du roi d'Angleterre, qui a fait battre son coeur il y a des années de cela. Déjà, elle devine qu'elle ne pourra résister longtemps à cet homme puissant et charismatique, qui obtient toujours ce qu'il désire. Et qu'en lui cédant elle deviendra la proie des opposants du duc, qui n'hésiteront pas à lui imputer tous les malheurs du royaume. Ce qu'elle ne sait pas encore, c'est que leur amour, unique, passionné, entrera dans l'Histoire...

Scandaleuse lady Katherine - Occasion

A Sunday Times Bestseller

 England's Forgotten Queens

 'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.'-The Times

 Widow Lady Katherine Swynford presents herself for a role in the household of merciless royal prince John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, hoping to end her destitution. But the Duke's scandalous proposition leaves her life of pious integrity reeling.

 Seduced by the glare of royal adoration, Katherine becomes John's mistress. She will leave behind everything she has stood for to play second fiddle to his young wife and ruthless ambition. She will live in the shadows of the most powerful man in England in the hope of a love greater than propriety.

 But soon the court whispers - whore, harlot, vile temptress - reach the ears of not just John's bride but his most dangerous political enemies. As the Plantagenet prince is accused of bringing England to its knees, who better to blame than shameless she-devil Katherine Swynford?

 Dragged from the shadows, Katherine must answer for her sins.

 Praise for Anne O'Brien

 'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.'- The Times

 'A gem of a subject . O'Brien is a terrific storyteller'- Daily Telegraph

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

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

 'Packed with drama, danger, romance and history.'-Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association

 'Better than Philippa Gregory' - The Bookseller 

 'Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.' - Sunday Express 

 'A gripping historical drama.'-Bella

 'This book has everything - royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics and ultimately, the shaping of the woman who founded the Tudors.' - Cosmopolitan

 @anne_obrien

The Scandalous Duchess

A Sunday Times Bestseller

 'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.'-The Times

 Her path to the throne is paved with treason. 1330. 

 Philippa of Hainault may be married to King Edward III but she's penniless and powerless. England quivers in the clutches of the Dowager Queen Isabella and her darkly ambitious lover Lord Mortimer while her husband rots in jail, a prisoner at Mortimer's hand. It will take a courageous young man to emerge from the shadows and rise up against this formidable pair.

 Philippa won't sit back and see Edward puppeteered. She is determined to see justice done. It's her words whispered into the young King Edward's ear that will see the battle for England's throne commence.

 Praise for Anne O'Brien

 'O'Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.'- The Times

 'A gem of a subject . O'Brien is a terrific storyteller'- Daily Telegraph

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

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

 'Packed with drama, danger, romance and history.'-Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association

 'Better than Philippa Gregory' - The Bookseller 

 'Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.' - Sunday Express 

 'A gripping historical drama.'-Bella

 'This book has everything - royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics and ultimately, the shaping of the woman who founded the Tudors.' - Cosmopolitan

 www.anneobrien.co.uk@anne_obrien

The Uncrowned Queen

"1158, Frontière entre l'Angleterre et le Pays de Galles. 
Pour échapper au mariage que son cruel demi-frère veut lui imposer, Rosamund est prête à tout, y compris à braver le danger en se réfugiant près de la turbulente frontière galloise, dans un domaine mal situé mais bien à elle. Hélas ! à peine a-t-elle pris les rênes de son château que le farouche Gervais de Fitz Osbern s'en empare, arguant qu'il en est le seigneur légitime depuis toujours. Prise au piège, Rosamund refuse pourtant de céder devant le barbare et décide de saborder son autorité. Un jeu dangereux, de provocation et de séduction, dont elle ignore encore les conséquences. 

A propos de l'auteur  Douée d'une plume alerte et élégante, Anne O' Brien se plaît à inventer de séduisantes aventures où se croisent des héros hauts en couleur au destin marqué du sceau de l'Histoire. 
La châtelaine insoumise est son deuxième roman publié dans la collection Les Historiques.
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La chatelaine insoumise

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries

 He will conquer his castle.and his bride! Green eyes sparkling with fire, there is no way Lady Rosamund de Longspey has escaped an arranged marriage only to be conquered by a rogue! Grey eyes as hard and flinty as his heart has become, Lord Gervase Fitz Osbern, weary of war and wanton women, will fight for what rightly belongs to him! But Rose is not going to be ousted, and Gervase, a warrior to his fingertips, is not going to meekly withdraw. Instead he'll claim his castle - and just maybe a bride! January 1158, four years into the reign of King Henry II

Conquering Knight, Captive Lady

En cette année 1415, alors que la guerre de Cent Ans fait rage depuis des décennies, Catherine de Valois, fille du roi de France, est offerte en tribut au vainqueur d’Azincourt, le roi Henri V d’Angleterre. Eblouie par son royal époux, la jeune reine rêve quelque temps de s’en faire aimer, avant de comprendre que c’est son héritage que le roi convoite et que son seul désir est qu’elle lui donne un enfant qui puisse un jour porter les deux couronnes de France et d’Angleterre. Hélas, Catherine vient à peine de mettre au monde le fils tant attendu, que Henri meurt subitement. Enjeu d’alliances et de violentes convoitises, la jeune reine est obligée de vivre sous tutelle, prisonnière d’une cour qui lui dénie le droit d’avoir encore un coeur.Jusqu’au jour où, parmi les gens de sa maison, un Gallois, Owen Tudor, attire son attention. Une union interdite à une femme de son rang. Mais, résolue à tout risquer, Catherine décide de prendre son destin en main, et de braver ceux qui ont fait d’elle l’otage de la couronne et de leurs propres ambitions.

Regency High Society Vol 5 - The Disgraced Marchioness / The Reluctant Escort / The Outrageous Debutante / A Damnable Rogue

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