A Tapestry of Treason
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
A Tapestry of Treason
By (Author) Anne O'Brien
HarperCollins Publishers
HQ
5th February 2020
6th February 2020
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction
Historical adventure fiction
Fiction based on or inspired by true events
Narrative theme: Politics
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
512
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 32mm
360g
Description
Gripping The Times
Fans of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction writers will love Anne OBriens A Tapestry of Treason Yours
Her actions could make history but at what price
1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the devious intrigues of her magnificently dysfunctional family, The House of York.
Surrounded by power-hungry men, including her aggressively self-centred husband Thomas and ruthless siblings Edward and Richard, Constance places herself at the heart of two treasonous plots against King Henry IV. Will it be possible for this Plantagenet family to safeguard its own political power by restoring either King Richard II to the throne, or the precarious Mortimer claimant
Although the execution of these conspiracies will place them all in jeopardy, Constance is not deterred, even when the cost of her ambition threatens to overwhelm her. Even when it endangers her new-found happiness.
With treason, tragedy, heartbreak and betrayal, this is the story of a woman ahead of her time, fighting for herself and what she believes to be right in a world of men.
Praise for A Tapestry of Treason
OBriens page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times Woman
Anne OBrien does not disappoint . . . there are so many twists and turns . . . If you love Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir, you will love Anne OBrien too My Weekly
A wonderful novel . . . a rich, gripping, enchanting read. Annes vivid writing took me straight to the year 1400 and kept me wonderfully lost there throughout Joanna Courtney
A detailed portrayal of a fascinating character Womans Weekly
An engaging novel of political intrigue Choice
Praise for Anne OBrien
OBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale The Times
OBrien is a terrific storyteller Daily Telegraph
A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue Woman & Home
Packed with drama, danger, romance and history the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights The Press Association
A gripping historical drama Bella
Reviews
Praise for A Tapestry of Treason
A wonderful novel . . . a rich, gripping, enchanting read. Annes vivid writing took me straight to the year 1400 and kept me wonderfully lost there throughout Joanna Courtney
Praise for Anne OBrien
OBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale The Times
OBrien is a terrific storyteller Daily Telegraph
A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue Woman & Home
Packed with drama, danger, romance and history the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights The Press Association
A gripping historical drama Bella
Author Bio
Anne O'Brien was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire. After gaining a BA Honours degree in History at Manchester University and a Master's in Education at Hull, she lived in the East Riding for many years as a teacher of history. She now lives with her husband in an eighteenth-century timber-framed cottage in depths of the Welsh Marches in Herefordshire on the borders between England and Wales.
