Will his ambition be her destiny or her downfall? Praise for Joanna Hickson: 'An intriguing tale, told with confidence' The Times 'Rich and warm' Sunday Express 'Bewitching' Woman & Home In the shadow of Wolf Hall, can one woman claim her own destiny? When Isabel Williams is betrothed to John Seymour, Lord of Wolf Hall Manor, she hopes that love and respect will come, despite his ruthless streak. As John's ambition draws them into the orbit of the divided court of the young King Henry VI, his hunger to succeed takes on a darker edge. Isabel realises her husband will pay any price to get what he wants, even if it means destroying those he has sworn to protect. Can Isabella forge her own path surrounded by treachery and betrayal? Gold title * With a backdrop of Wolf Hall in Wiltshire, Joanna's rich storytelling brings to life the scandal, intrigue and drama of the Seymour family and a period of great change and turmoil in England. Drama, intrigue and treason set amongst one of England's foremost families, following John Seymour's breathtaking rise to power, at any cost. * Joanna has a good profile in the historical genre and is very well-reviewed. FACEBOOK & TWITTER: @JoannaHickson * A compelling page-turner in a sumptuous hardback package. * The 15th Century aristocracy seen through the eyes of the women of the period whose stories are forgotten in history; masterful storytelling centred around the intimacy of a woman's life breaking free from the shadow of one man's ambition.
* Opportunities as the story ties into a rich location; recognition factor * We want early reads and blogger engagement * Comps: Elizabeth Chadwick / The Royal Rebel 588 ; Anne O'Brien / A Court of Betrayal 796 ; Alison Weir / Mary I: Queen of Sorrows 5.1k Competition: the;a;Lady and the unicorn;Hamnet;godmerson hall;dawnlands;queen's spy;mrs england;agincourt bride. Maggie O'farrell;stacey halls;clare marchant;kate morton;Jennifer saint;Joanne Harris;Caroline Lea;Tracy Chevalier;Philippa Gregory;Jessie Burton;gill hornby;anne o'brien;alison weir;elizabeth chadwick.