From Sunday Times bestseller Anne O'Brien .

Queen of the North

A Sunday Times Bestseller

 England's Forgotten Queens

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

 'I was a penniless, landless petitioner, my Neville blood a curse, my future dependent on the charity of those who despised me.'

 Anne Neville is the heiress and daughter of the greatest powerbroker in the land, Warwick the Kingmaker. Trapped in a deadly tangle of political intrigue, she is a pawn in an uncertain game, used by the houses of Neville, York and Lancaster alike.

 In England's glittering, treacherous court, not all wish to see the Nevilles raised high. The Earl of Warwick's ambition and pride lead him into an attempt to depose the Yorkist King; his treason forces his family into exile.

 Humiliated and powerless in a foreign land, Anne must find the courage and the wit to survive in such a dangerous man's world.

 Compulsively readable, Anne O'Brien vividly evokes the story of Richard III's queen with a passion and vibrancy reminiscent of Phillipa Gregory and Alison Weir.

 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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Virgin Widow

"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

Pays de Galles, an de grâce 1643. « Pour assurer la pérennité de mes biens, j'entends que mon cousin et unique héritier, lord Francis Brampton, épouse ma veuve, lady Honoria Mansell. C'est là ma dernière volonté.» A la lecture du testament de feu lord Mansell, un silence consterné s'abat sur la petite assemblée. Très pâle, lady Honoria fixe ses mains tremblantes. Voilà que son défunt époux, non content d'avoir fait de sa vie un enfer, la jette en pâture à un inconnu... Quant à lord Francis Brampton, il maudit lui aussi cet ultime coup du sort. Comment, alors qu'il porte encore le deuil de sa femme et de leur petite fille, pourra-t-il supporter ce remariage impromptu ? Assurément, son union avec lady Honoria sera désastreuse _ surtout en ces temps troublés. Car si lui-même compte au nombre des partisans d'Oliver Cromwell, l'ennemi juré du roi Charles Stuart, Honoria, elle, est issue d'une famille proche de la Couronne. Un différend qui pourrait bien, s'il n'y prend garde, le mener droit au cachot...

Marriage Under Siege

Reckless rogue or man of honour?

 Riding on a Sussex beach, Alexander Ellerdine fights through the waves to rescue a young lady trapped by the tide. He's instantly captivated by her beautiful face and dauntless spirit - but as a smuggler with a tarnished reputation Zan has nothing to offer a woman such as her.

 Marie-Claude is determined to unravel the mystery of her brooding rescuer. His passionate kisses are as dangerous as his reputation. The integrity in his eyes indicates he's a gentleman.but the secrets and rumours say that he's a rake beyond redemption.

Rake Beyond Redemption

Anne O'Brien's new novel, Queen of the North, is available to pre-order now

 England's Forgotten Queens

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

 ENGLAND'S MOST RUTHLESS QUEEN. 

 July, 1137. In the baking sunshine of Bordeaux, Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, eagerly awaits her first meeting with the prince who will become her husband.

 But Louis Capet is no fit match for educated, independent Eleanor. When he inherits the throne of France, it becomes clear that his monastic ways and indecisive rule could cost him his country - and his marriage.

 Determined to rule her own lands, Eleanor leads the men of Aquitaine on Crusade. The march to Outremer will make her the most scandalous woman in all of Christendom.

 And one chance meeting between Eleanor and Henry Plantagenet will change the fate of England - forever.

 Hers is a story of power, political intrigue, passion and love.

 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

Devil's Consort

Secrets! 

 A spy for the British Government, Lord Joshua Sherbourne Faringdon must foster his notoriety as a rake as a front for his secret activities. Until an undercover exercise almost costs him his life. Passion! Miss Sarah Russell, newly appointed housekeeper, knows only of her lord's rakish reputation. She's unprepared for his surprise proposal of marriage-and the way her body responds to him! Espionage!

 Burning desire turns to passion for Joshua and Sarah, until rumors and whisperings rear their ugly heads. Who is the shadow following Sarah's every move? What did actually happen to Joshua's late wife? What is this intriguing man hiding.?

The Enigmatic Rake

A daring night-time escape.inside the Marquis of Aldeborough's carriage 

 Mistaking Miss Frances Hanwell for a runaway kitchen servant, Hugh only realizes his grave error the next day. With scandal imminent, a reluctant marriage seems the only course of action.

 Reluctance turns to respect when Hugh uncovers the brutal marks of the unhappy life she's been leading. Suddenly, he will do all in his power to protect her. especially now, as an unexpected inheritance threatens to take Frances from him..

 "Delightful characters light up the pages of this poignant, emotionally moving love story." -Romantic Times BOOKclub on the Outrageous Debutante

The Runaway Heiress

'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

Queen of the North

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