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Three glorious gripping novels - formerly known as The She-Wolves trilogy, now all in one volume for the first time as THE ROSE TRILOGY''Here is a novelist at ease with her subject. A compulsive read'' Anne O''Brien''A real tour de force of gripping writing, rich historical detail and complex, fascinating characters'' Nicola Cornick''Carol McGrath excels at sweeping the reader away on an engrossing journey through history . . . she brings her characters vividly to life'' Jane Johnson''A wonderful little piece of time travel for any lover of historical fiction'' Joanna Courtney''Full of intricate details, historical accuracy and complex plotting'' Alexandra WalshThree queens of England - and three women who lived in their shadow.THE SILKEN ROSEThey called her the She-Wolf. She''d shape the destiny of England ...1236. Ailenor of Provence, cultured and intelligent, is only thirteen when she meets her new husband, Henry III of England. Rosalind, a commoner catches the young queen''s attention and a friendship blossoms. But she is unprepared for the dangerous ramifications of winning the queen''s favour ... THE DAMASK ROSEA beloved wife. A hated queen. A journey to her destiny ...1266. Eleanor of Castile, adored wife of the Crown Prince of England, is still only a princess when she is held hostage in the brutal Baron''s Rebellion, and her baby daughter dies. As she rises to become Queen, Eleanor keeps Olwen - a trusted herbalist, by her side. But it is dangerous to be friendless in a royal household, and Olwen and Eleanor discover that the true battle for Europe may not be a matter of swords and lances, but one fanned by whispers and spies.THE STONE ROSEA queen must know her place, in a court of men . . . London, 1350. Agnes, daughter of a stonemason, is struggling to keep her father''s trade in a city decimated by plague. And then she receives a mysterious message from the disgraced Queen Isabella: mother of King Edward III, and widow of Edward II. Isabella has a task that only Agnes can fulfil. She wants her truth to be told. But can either woman choose independence, follow her own desires, and survive?

A mother, a wife, a woman of substance...At nineteen, Elizabeth Seymour is already a mother, has been recently widowed, and seen her Queen, Anne Boleyn, lose her life. Against the wishes of her father, she heads North, away from Wulf Hall and the court in London to Yorkshire, determined to establish a new beginning as a landowner and business woman. As her family in Wiltshire curry favour with King Henry, aided by Thomas Cromwell, Elizabeth makes Kexby Manor her home, finding loyalty among her people there.Soon, news comes to Elizabeth of the King''s desires for her sister, Jane and while her brother, Edward, encourages her own betrothal to Gregory Cromwell, son of Thomas. It is a happy second marriage for Elizabeth, but it brings unwanted involvement in the dark plots and secrecy of the court, while in the wider country, changes in religious practice threaten to alter the traditions and values of all she has known...THE QUEEN''S SISTER vividly imagines the story of the woman possibly portrayed in Hans Holbein''s beautiful painting ''Portrait of a Lady,'' and is a colourful, meticulously researched novel of Tudor life behind the scenes.What readers say about Carol McGrath''s novels:''Another beautifully crafted, well-researched work of historical fiction from Carol McGrath''''Brimming with intrigue, tension and adventure, The Lost Queen is a powerful Medieval tale full of atmosphere, danger and emotion and transports the reader to another world''''The story of Matilda is strikingly brought to life with this beautiful written novel''

''A superb book, illuminating a fascinating and turbulent era. It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her power and complexity'' Nicola Cornick''Packed with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters . . . The Stolen Crown is an entertaining tour-de-force'' Lancashire Post''A well-researched adventure about a strong medieval woman fighting the odds against her'' Historical Novels ReviewWhen Empress Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the de facto heir to the throne. As her dying father persuades the barons to pledge allegiance to her, Matilda returns to England - but the lords and clergy do not like an independent woman. And Matilda is nothing if not headstrong . . .When the old king dies, the country is plunged into instant chaos. So begins a fierce battle between cousins that will go down in history as a time called ''The Anarchy''. And Matilda must race across England, evading capture until she can demand the crown . . .PRE-ORDER Carol McGrath''s new unputdownable historical novel, THE LOST QUEEN! Coming July 2024.Readers love The Stolen Crown:''The story of Matilda is strikingly brought to life with this beautiful written novel. A must for any fan of medieval history'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''An engaging story . . . Matilda is strong, fascinating and keeps you hooked to the very last page'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Another Carol McGrath triumph'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''An illuminating read . . . it''s a hard job to balance historical fact with fiction but Carol McGrath does this with superb skill'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This is the way to teach history! I was swept up in this rollicking tale of a wronged woman'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

''Well researched, elegantly written, with a deft touch for both romance and historical detail. The Lost Queen is a gripping historical drama to be savoured'' ANNE O''BRIEN''An excellent read, meticulously researched, beautifully told. Berengaria is a delicious heroine, thoroughly engaging, a refreshingly unusual viewpoint for this epic tale'' JANE JOHNSON1191 and the Third Crusade is underway . . .It is 1191 and King Richard the Lionheart is on crusade to pitch battle against Saladin and liberate the city of Jerusalem and her lands. His mother, the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine and his promised bride, Princess Berengaria of Navarre, make a perilous journey over the Alps in midwinter. They are to rendezvous with Richard in the Sicilian port of Messina. There are hazards along the way - vicious assassins, marauding pirates, violent storms and a shipwreck. Berengaria is as feisty as her foes and, surviving it all, she and Richard marry in Cyprus and continue to the Holy Land. England needs an heir. But first, Richard and his Queen must return home . . . The Lost Queen is a thrilling medieval story of high adventure, survival, friendship and the enduring love of a Queen for her King.Acclaim for Carol McGrath''s ROSE trilogy:''Powerful, gripping and beautifully told'' KATE FURNIVALL on The Silken Rose''A tour de force of gripping writing, rich historical detail and complex, fascinating characters'' NICOLA CORNICK on The Stone Rose''A beautifully narrated novel'' K J MAITLAND on The Damask RoseWhat readers love about Carol McGrath''s novels:''Brilliant historical fiction brought to life'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Brilliant. You feel you are lost in a bygone time'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Wonderfully enjoyable'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Page-turning and gripping'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A feast for the senses'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

''The Betrothed Sister is like one of its own rich embroideries, cut from the cloth of history and stitched with strange and passionate lives'' EMMA DARWIN

The final instalment in Carol McGrath''s captivating The Daughters of Hastings trilogy!

''This is a brilliantly crafted novel by an author who allows readers to build considerable empathy with the characters'' 5* Reader review ''... full of fascinating period detail. The story is gripping and the characters are well drawn and interesting... cannot recommend them highly enough'' 5* Reader review''Another excellent historical novel from this author'' 5* Reader review ''This is a brilliant story about the strength of women who we have seldom heard of'' 5* Reader review ''Fascinating and very enjoyable and interesting'' 5* Reader review_____________________________

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Love the novels of Carol McGrath? Don''t miss THE SILKEN ROSE, starring one of the most fierce and courageous forgotten queens of England!

AND COMING IN APRIL 2022: DISCOVER THE STONE ROSE: THE SUMPTUOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM CAROL McGRATH

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''A wise and lyrical evocation of the lives of women in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest... A captivating read'' SARAH BOWERThe second instalment in Carol McGrath''s captivating The Daughters of Hastings trilogy!

''You''ll want to read the others in the series, they are so well-written and researched'' 5* Reader review

''Once again brilliant exciting riveting colourful history in an informative way mixed with factual areas'' 5* Reader review ''It is a very well-spun story, written in a style which made the book hard to put down'' 5* Reader review

''What a great read!'' 5* Reader review ''Thoroughly enjoyable and keeps you interested'' 5* Reader review_____________________________

A marriage made in Heaven, or Hell?

Love the novels of Carol McGrath? Don''t miss THE SILKEN ROSE, starring one of the most fierce and courageous forgotten queens of England!

AND COMING IN APRIL 2022: DISCOVER THE STONE ROSE: THE SUMPTUOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM CAROL McGRATH

AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW!

Did you love WOLF HALL, BRING UP THE BODIES and THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT? If so, you''ll be gripped by MISTRESS CROMWELL: discover the powerful story of the woman in the shadows . . .Reader acclaim for Mistress Cromwell

Praise for bestselling author, Carol McGrath:

They called her the She-Wolf From Provence. She''d shape the destiny of England ...Fans of Alison Weir, Anne O''Brien and Philippa Gregory, will devour this compelling new novel, starring one of English history''s most fierce and courageous forgotten heroines!''Powerful, gripping and beautifully told'' - Kate Furnivall, author of The Liberation''A feast for the senses and highly recommended'' - Deborah Swift, author of Pleasing Mr Pepys''Well-researched . . . Fascinating'' - Joanna CourtneyREADERS LOVE THE SILKEN ROSE!***** ''Stunning start to a new series of She-Wolf Queens''***** ''Spectacular . . . I will recommend this first part of her new trilogy to everyone''***** ''Fabulous . . . A lovely, highly researched tale''***** ''Exceptionally well-written . . . From the first page I was totally caught up in the story''1236. Ailenor of Provence, cultured and intelligent, is only thirteen when she meets her new husband, Henry III of England. A foreign and friendless princess in a strange land she is determined to please him. And she knows that when the times comes she must provide an heir, to secure the throne against those who would snatch it away. Rosalind, a commoner skilled in the arts of needlework and embroidery, catches the young queen''s attention and a friendship blossoms. But she is unprepared for the dangerous ramifications of winning the queen''s favour ... As closeness, and soon love, develops between Ailenor and Henry, so too does her influence on her husband and her power at court. As France and Wales provide constant threat, and England''s barons increasingly resent her influence, Ailenor must learn to be ruthless. Who should she encourage her husband to favour? Who can she trust? Caught in a web of treachery and deceit, her choices will define the fate of England. To protect her close friends, and her beloved children, Ailenor, the She-Wolf from Provence, would do, and endure, anything ... AND DISCOVER THE STONE ROSE: THE SUMPTUOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM CAROL MCGRATHCOMING APRIL 2022: AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW!

''You lay hands on a princess of the realm? It is treason.''''But this princess disobeys her King. Treason indeed.''A beloved wife. A hated queen. A journey to her destiny . . . If you love JOANNA COURTNEY, ELIZABETH CHADWICK and PHILIPPA GREGORY, you''ll devour the highly-anticipated second novel in Carol McGrath''s ROSE Trilogy!* ''Fascinating . . . Brings to life one of the most determined and remarkable queens of the medieval world'' K. J. MAITLAND, author of The Drowned City* ''Completely engrossed me from the start . . . A wonderful read'' NICOLA CORNICK, author of The Forgotten Sister1266. Eleanor of Castile, adored wife of the Crown Prince of England, is still only a princess when she is held hostage in the brutal Baron''s Rebellion, and her baby daughter dies. Scarred by privation, a bitter Eleanor swears revenge on those who would harm her family - and vows never to let herself be vulnerable again. As she rises to become Queen, Eleanor keeps Olwen - a trusted herbalist, who tried to save her daughter - by her side. But it is dangerous to be friendless in a royal household, and as the court sets out on crusade, Olwen and Eleanor discover that the true battle for Europe may not be a matter of swords and lances, but one fanned by whispers and spies . . .*''Vibrant, enticing and with fascinating detail. . . . It held me gripped from beginning to end'' ALEXANDRA WALSH, author of The Marquess House Trilogy* ''Excels at sweeping the reader away on an engrossing journey . . . Great storytelling and superb research'' JANE JOHNSON, author of Court of Lions* ''Shines a true light on the gripping tale of Eleanor of Castile, the love of Edward I''s life'' SARA COCKERILL, author of Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen of France and England, Mother of Empires* ''Pulls from the pages of history Eleanor of Castile: queen, business woman and true partner to one of England''s most forceful kings'' CRYSSA BAZOS, author of Severed Knot

''A real tour de force of gripping writing, rich historical detail and complex, fascinating characters. Superb!'' NICOLA CORNICK on The Stone Rose

EARLY READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE STONE ROSE!

* ''Springs to vivid life for the reader . . . A compulsive read'' ANNE O''BRIEN

* ''An enticing and intriguing tale of a woman who is driven to desperate and ruthless lengths to protect those she loves'' ALEXANDRA WALSH

* ''Carol McGrath really got into Isabella''s head . . . Enlightening'' SHARON BENNETT CONNOLLY

* ''Bold and compelling'' JENNY BARDEN

* ''A novel that''s a definite page-turner'' LIZ HARRIS

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London, 1350. Agnes, daughter of a stonemason, is struggling to keep her father''s trade in a city decimated by plague. And then she receives a mysterious message from the disgraced Queen Isabella: mother of King Edward III, and widow of Edward II. Isabella has a task that only Agnes can fulfil. She wants her truth to be told.Much has been whispered of the conflicts in Isabella and Edward''s marriage. Her greed and warmongering. His unspoken love for male favourites. But as Agnes listens to Isabella, she learns that she can be of help to the queen - but can either woman choose independence, follow her own desires, and survive?

The sweeping third instalment of Carol McGrath''s acclaimed Rose Trilogy: the gripping series exploring the tumultous lives and loves of three queens of England - and of three women who lived in their shadow.

Based on the extraordinary true story of the female stonemason who carved a queen''s tomb!