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Isabella

by Colin Falconer

First published 2013

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Sent from France to marry Edward II, Isabella enters an English court dominated by the king's favourites and by conflicts between the crown and the nobility. Her position as queen offers status without security as Edward's policies and attachments weaken both their marriage and the authority of the monarchy.

Isabella's alliance with Roger Mortimer develops into invasion and the deposition of her husband, placing her young son Edward III on the throne. The novel follows the transformation of a diplomatic bride into a ruler who seizes power, then must confront the instability and personal cost of governing through rebellion.

Historical Periods

Invasion of England and Deposition of Edward II1326–1327 CE Reign of Edward II1307–1327 CE

Genres

Biographical Fiction Court & Political Fiction Dynastic & Royal Fiction Romance War Fiction

Historical people

Edward III of England1312–1377 Isabella of France1295–1358 Edward II of England1284–1327

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