From Vanora Bennett, the acclaimed author of Portrait of an Unknown Woman and Figures in Silk comes The Queen's Lover, a fictionalized account of the life and loves of Catherine de Valois, a woman of enormous courage who became a great queen of two countries. Fans of Phillipa Gregory, Alison Weir, Sarah Dunant, and Tracy Chevalier, and every reader who adores top-quality historical fiction will be swept away by this epic love story set against the rich backdrop of 15th-century England and France--and by this remarkable woman who triumphed magnificently by making her own rules.
About the Author :
Vanora Bennett is the author of two acclaimed novels, Portrait of an Unknown Woman and Figures in Silk, and an award-winning journalist. She has contributed to the Los Angeles Times, the Times Literary Supplement, The Times (London), and the BBC. She lives in North London with her husband and two children.
Review :
"A substantial historical novel set in turbulent 15th century England. Ably explores themes of romance and politics." - Kirkus Reviews, on Figures in Silk
"Many historical novels depict Wars of the Roses-era royal court life, but few describe late medieval trade and artisanship in such fascinating detail. . . . Bennett's second novel stands out for its engrossing storytelling, multidimensional characters, and intriguing interpretation of everyone's favorite love-him-or-hate-him monarch, Richard III." - Booklist on Figures in Silk
"Vanora Bennett knows what drives her characters, both fictional and historical, and they seem as real and easy to relate to as your next-door neighbor. Bennett's medieval England comes alive in ways a reader can immediately relate to, even while being transported away from the modern world." - Christian Science Monitor on Figures in Silk
"Bennett weaves Meg's story into the fabric of her times, using her passions, doubts, and conflicting feelings to mirror and illuminate larger issues. Bennett writes gracefully and persuasively, skillfully using historical details to capture the uncertain mood of a turbulent era. Her portrait of the artist Holbein and his work is fascinating, especially her explanation of the ingenious symbolism encoded in his second portrait of the More family." - Boston Globe, on Portrait of an Unknown Woman
"This absorbing novel is rich in colorful historical detail and probes the mysteries and depths of the human heart, as well as showing the universality of human dreams, passions, and politics." - Rocky Mountain News, on Portrait of an Unknown Woman
"Readers of historical fiction will be pleased with Bennett's sure-handed storytelling." - Publishers Weekly, on Figures in Silk
