The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. 'A thrilling story' Take a Break Even the greatest of queens have rules - to break them would cost her dearly. King Henry V's new French Queen, Catherine, dazzles the crowds in England but life at court is full of intrigue and her loyal companion, Mette, suspects that the beautiful Eleanor Cobham, protégée of the Duke of Gloucester, is spying for him. Catherine believes herself invincible as she gives birth to an heir, then tragically King Henry is struck down by fever. Unable to outwit those who seek to remove the new king from her care, Catherine retires from court, comforted by the King's Harper, Owen Tudor. At the secluded manor of Hadham a smouldering ember bursts into flame and Catherine and Owen Tudor become lovers. But their love cannot remain a secret forever, and when a grab for power is made by Gloucester, Catherine - and those dearest to her - face mortal danger. * The Tudor Bride, is the follow up to The Agincourt Bride, which tells of the founding of the Tudor Dynasty.

We follow both Catherine and Mette through their second marriages and families. * Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Suzannah Dunn. * Joanna is very commercial and communicates historical detail simply with great dramatic content. * Perfect for all fans of historical fiction who are missing their Tudor fix. Competition: Taming Of The Queen; Wars Of The Roses; The White Queen; The White Queen; Taming Of The Queen; The Beaufort Woman; My Fair Lady. Bernard Cornwell;Conn Iggulden; Suzannah Dunn; Alison Weir; Elizabeth Chadwick; Anne O'Brien; Judith Arnopp; J.P. Reedman; Lozania Prole;.