Solomon's Crown: A Novel

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Two destined rivals fall desperately in love-but the fate of medieval Europe hangs in the balance. "I will always want you. Enemy or ally, I always shall." Twelfth-century Europe. Newly crowned King Philip of France is determined to restore his nation to its former empire and bring glory to his name. But when his greatest enemy, King Henry of England, threatens to end his reign before it can even begin, Philip is forced to make a precarious alliance with Henry's volatile son-risking both his throne, and his heart. Richard, Duke of Aquitaine, never thought he would be king. But when an unexpected tragedy makes him heir to England's royal seat, he finally has an opportunity to overthrow the father he despises. At first, Philip is a useful tool in his quest for vengeance . . . until passion and politics collide, and Richard begins to question whether the crown is worth the cost. When Philip and Richard find themselves staring down an impending war, they must choose between their desire for each other and their grand ambitions. Will their love prevail, if it calls to them from across the battlefield Teeming with royal intrigue, romance, and betrayal, this epic story reimagines two real-life kings ensnared by an impossible choice- Follow their hearts, or earn their place in history.

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I cannot believe this book exists. I want to wrap myself in velvet to read passages aloud beside a blazing hearth thats taller than I am. The prose thrums with best kind of heartbreak. . . . There are moments of breathtaking loveliness: a kiss by a frozen woodland stream, light pouring through a stained-glass window, every acid-bright cameo by Eleanor of Aquitaine.The New York Times Book Review

An utterly delightful reimaginingof medieval Europe, where a romance between two kings unfolds across enemy lines. Natasha Siegelssweeping tale full of heartand historical optimismwill make you believe the impossible.C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise

Riveting, hauntingtwo powerful rulers in a battle for love and respect.Tamora Pierce

I savored every page. These two kingswill wreck your heart, and youll ask them to do it again. Natasha Siegels is a voice I craved in historical fiction.Heather Walter,author of Malice

Recounts[a] captivating and chivalrous romance. . .An intriguing and imaginative story.Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

A breathtakingly intimate love storyset against a sweeping historical backdrop, Solomons Crown isan unforgettable delight.S. T. Gibson,author of A Dowry of Blood

Solomon's Crown has the mixture of sweeping scope and lushsensory detail thatmakes for the best historical fiction. I turned the last page and immediatelyitched to read it again, more slowly, so that I could roll around in theaching romance and assured prose.This is a joyful debut from a remarkable talent.Freya Marske,author of A Marvellous Light

Glorious, heart-wrenching, and, above all, hopeful. Solomons Crown is a meditative,startlingly lovelyexamination of love, rivalry, and what makes a legacy, and Natasha Siegel has crafteda triumph of a debut.Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief

Romeo and Juliet meets Oscar Wilde in twelfth-century Europe. Solomons Crown isa work of supreme imagination, wit, and forbidden love that feels timeless,and Natasha Siegels lyrical language sings. This istruly a unique work and one to be savored.Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of The Memoirs of Cleopatra

[A] star-crossed love affair . . . A heart-wrenching, romantic historical saga.Library Journal

Captivating. . .Siegels smooth, gorgeous writing deliciously evokes the era and establishes her well-drawn characters. This will becatnip for readerswho like their historical romance to come with a deep political slant.Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Natasha Siegel is a writer of historical fiction. She was born and raised in London, where she grew up in a Danish-Jewish family surrounded by stories. When she's not writing, she spends her time getting lost in archives, chasing after her lurcher, and drinking entirely too much tea. Her poetry has won accolades from Foyle's and the University of Oxford. Solomon's Crown is her first novel.