Shadow on the Crown (The Emma of Normandy, Book 1)

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Set in England when Vikings are on the brink of invasion, this is an epic tale of seduction, war, and unrequited love from an outstanding new voice in historical fiction
In 1002 AD Emma, a young Norman girl, must take her place as bride to Englands King thelred, a ruler who is looking for nothing more than a political pawn to protect his shores and bear his next child. But Emma soon realises that her new role comes with danger: the seductive Elgiva, mistress to the King, will stop at nothing in her battle for the circlet of gold.

Amidst the turmoil of a kingdom under threat and a forbidden love, both women will fight for the Kings attention, a king whose haunted past is as dark as the portent in the nights sky. And the one who rises will become the most powerful woman in the kingdom.

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A magnificent work of historical fiction, evoking time and place in a remarkable way DAILY MAIL

This is one of the most enthralling and captivating novels I've ever read. It truly is an epic novel. I can't wait to read the next book by this author. KAREN MAITLAND

A meticulously researched, lyrically written tale which shines a sensuous light into the murkier depths of the Dark Ages ROBERT LOW

A highly entertaining addition to the historical fiction genre PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Readers of historical sagas and romances will embrace this rich narrative LIBRARY JOURNAL

What a great book! Fascinating a tense, exciting story DIANA GABALDON, author of the bestselling Outlander series

A well-wrought journey back to those little known times, this novel entertains while it educates Margaret George, bestselling author of ELIZABETH I and HELEN OF TROY

Author Bio

Patricia Bracewell grew up in California where she taught literature and composition before embarking upon her writing career. She holds an M.A. in English Literature, but has always been fascinated by English history an interest that led her to a brief course in Anglo-Saxon history at Downing College, Cambridge University. She has two grown-up sons, and she lives with her Canadian husband in Oakland, California.