Dawnlands: the number one bestselling author of vivid stories crafted by history - Philippa Gregory - diskuze

The new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides. , In a divided country, power and loyalty conquer all&hellip, It is 1685 and England is on the brink of a renewed civil war against the Stuart kings with many families bitterly divided. Alinor, now a successful businesswoman, has been coaxed by the manipulative Livia to save Queen Mary from the coming siege. The rewards are life-changing: the family could return to their beloved Tidelands, and Alinor could rule where she was once lower than a servant. Inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings, Ned Ferryman returns from America with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising against roman catholic King James. As Ned swears loyalty to the charismatic Duke of Monmouth, he discovers a new and unexpected love Meanwhile, Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a terrified court. Her survival, and that of the Stuart kings, is in the balance, and only a clever and dangerous gamble can save them&hellip, A compelling and powerful story of political intrigue and personal ambition, set between the palaces of London, the tidelands of Fowlmire and the shores of Barbados. Praise for Dawnlands: &lsquo,This sprawling, epic addition to the series will delight Gregory&rsquo,s many fans', ,The Times  , &lsquo,Fast-paced, gripping and meticulously researched, the latest novel from Philippa Gregory is historical fiction at its best&hellip,Few authors bring his
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