The Silken Rose - The She-Wolves Trilogy

'Powerful, gripping and beautifully told. A historical novel that will resonate with the #MeToo generation' - Kate Furnivall, author of The Liberation For fans of Karen Maitland, Alison Weir and Philipa Gregory, the first in a brand new trilogy from Carol McGrath. Featuring Ailenor of Provence, a courageous and fiercely loyal medieval queen, The Silken Rose will tran sport you to a world of intrigue and betrayal in the royal court. 1236. Beautiful Ailenor of Provence, cultured and intelligent, is only thirteen when she marries Henry III. Aware of the desperate importance of providing heirs to secure the throne from those who would snatch it away, she is ruthless in her dealings with Henry's barons. As conflict escalates between them, Ailenor's shrewd and clever Savoyard uncles come to support her but her growing political power is threatened when Henry's half-siblings also arrive at court. Henry and Ailenor become embroiled in an unpopular war to protect Gascony, last English territory on the continent, sparking conflict with warrior knight, Simon de Montfort, the King's seneschal. Ailenor, desperate to protect Gascony for her son, strives to treat with France and bring peace to Gascony. Caught in a web of treachery and deceit, 'she-wolf' Ailenor's courage is tested to the limit. Can she find the strength to control her destiny and protect her all that she holds dear?

Product details

• Authors: Carol McGrath, McGrath Carol
• Publisher: Headline
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781786157270
• ISBN: 978-1-78615-727-0
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 131 mm x 198 mm x 22 mm
• Series: The Rose Trilogy; The She-Wolves Trilogy
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Historical romance, Biography & True Stories, Biography: general, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Royalty, FICTION / Romance / Historical / Medieval, FICTION / Historical / Renaissance, FICTION / Romance / Historical / Ancient World, Biography: royalty, Autobiography: royalty