#2 – Revolt of the Eaglets
News of Thomas a Becket's martyrdom has spread throughout Christendom and the blame is laid at the feet of Henry Plantagenet, King of England. Two years later, with Becket canonised, Henry's position is precarious: punished at the Pope's insistence for his part in Becket's death, he…
#4 – Prince of Darkness
Multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy paints an incredibly vivid portrait of one of history''s most controversial - and terrifying - monarchs...Readers of Philippa Gregory will not be disappointed. ''Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama'' -- New York Times''Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting.''…
#5 – Battle of the Queens
Multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy brings the fascinating story of the hatred between two queens expertly to life. Readers of Philippa Gregory will not be disappointed.''Full - bloodied, dramatic, exciting'' - THE OBSERVER''Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention…
#6 – Queen from Provence
Marguerite, eldest daughter of the Count of Provence, had married a king of France - and now her sister Eleanor is determined to make just as grand a match. Good fortune and wily cunning bring her Henry of England. A good and generous husband but a…
#7 – The Hammer of the Scots
The story of two women Isabella of Angouleme, widow of King John of England and Blanche of Castile, Queen of France, who hated each other from their first meeting.
#8 – Follies of the King
Edward the Second's first act on coming to the throne is to recall Piers Gaveston from exile, and the new king's devotion to the shrewd and avaricious young man soon becomes a scandal. It is assumed that when Edward marries one of the most beautiful princesses…
#9 – Vow on the Heron
Edward the Second has been barbarously murdered in Berkeley Castle on the orders of his wife, Queen Isabella, and her lover Roger de Mortimer, and fifteen-year-old Edward the Third is now king. Young Edward has already met and fallen in love with Philippa of Hainault and,…
#10 – Passage to Pontefract
Richard of Bordeaux, young heir to the throne after Edward the Third, is surrounded by ambitious uncles who believe it would be better for the country if they could take the crown. While Richard shows himself capable of reckless bravery in defeating the Peasants' Revolt, his…
#11 – Star of Lancaster
Richard the Second is losing his hold on the crown and Henry of Bolingbroke, previously exiled by the king, returns to England to claim it. Richard is deposed and dies mysteriously, murdered some say on the orders of Bolingbroke, now King Henry the Fourth. But Henry…
#12 – Epitaph for Three Women
On the death of Henry the fifth, a nine-month-old baby is made King of England. Ambitious men surround the baby king, including his two uncles, the Dukes of Bedford and Gloucester. Shrewd and clever, Bedford seeks to uphold all his late brother had won and preserve…
#13 – Red Rose of Anjou
When Henry VI becomes king, it is soon clear that he would be better suited to a quiet life than to ruling the country. Richard, Duke of York, is convinced that he would make a better king and has more right to the crown, and he…
#14 – Sun in Splendour
Reckoned by those about him to be the most handsome man in the country, Edward the fourth has risen to the throne with the help of Warwick, the kingmaker. But even Warwick''s trusted advice cannot convince the King to ignore his passion for the beautiful widow,…