Описание: Includes a special Q&A from the author of The Traitors Wife, Susan Higginbotham. From the bedchamber to the battlefield, through treachery and fidelity, one woman is imprisoned by the secrets of the crown.
It is an age where passion reigns and treachery runs as thick as blood. Young Eleanor has two men in her life: her uncle King Edward II, and her husband Hugh le Despenser, a mere knight but the newfound favorite of the king. She has no desire to meddle in royal affairs--she wishes for a serene, simple life with her family. But as political unrest sweeps the land, Eleanor, sharply intelligent yet blindly naive, becomes the only woman each man can trust.
Fiercely devoted to both her husband and her king, Eleanor holds the secret that could destroy all of England--and discovers the choices no woman should have to make.
At its heart, The Traitors Wife is a unique love story that every reader will connect with.
Gold Medalist, historical / military fiction, 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards - Includes bonus reading group guide
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PRAISE FOR THE TRAITORS WIFE:
Conveys emotions and relationships quite poignantly... entertaining historical fiction.
Kirkus Discoveries
Higginbothams talents lie not only in her capacity for detailed genealogical research of the period, but also in her skill in bringing these historical figures to life with passion, a wonderful sense of humor, honor, and love.
Historical Novels Review Online
Higginbotham has stirred to life a girl who is naive and passionate, impulsive and loyal... an endearing, involving story, made so by the unconventional characters of Eleanor and Edward.
Reviewers Choice
Higginbotham makes history come alive... The Traitors Wife is a tale of intrigue, betrayal, loyalty, and passion.
BookPleasures
All the ingredients for a great tale: love], treason, war, and murder. Couple this with Higginbothams clear passion and knack for accuracy, and this book is a cant miss... this novel was a joy to read.
Read and Review
Higginbotham makes history come alive...The Traitors Wife is a tale of intrigue, betrayal, loyalty, and passion.
Book Pleasures
Beautifully researched and incredibly captivating, The Traitors Wife is a book you wont want to put down. Susan Higginbothams vivid portrayal of life during Edward IIs tumultuous reign makes for fascinating reading. Highly recommended
Michelle Moran, bestselling author of The Heretic Queen
