{"product_id":"the-stolen-crown-9781472297341","title":"The Stolen Crown","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cb\u003eA superb book\u003c\/b\u003e, illuminating a \u003cb\u003efascinating and turbulent era\u003c\/b\u003e. It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her \u003cb\u003epower and complexity\u003c\/b\u003e'' Nicola Cornick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Packed with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters . . . \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Stolen Crown\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining tour-de-force\u003c\/b\u003e'' \u003ci\u003eLancashire Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eA well-researched adventure\u003c\/b\u003e about a strong medieval woman fighting the odds against her''\u003ci\u003e Historical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Empress Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the \u003ci\u003ede facto\u003c\/i\u003e heir to the throne. As her dying father persuades the barons to pledge allegiance to her, Matilda returns to England - but the lords and clergy do not like an independent woman. And Matilda is nothing if not headstrong . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the old king dies, the country is plunged into instant chaos. So begins a fierce battle be\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs \u003cb\u003etwo women's lives entwine\u003c\/b\u003e, the daughter of the King and the illegitimate daughter of a baron, they both battle for their place in the world, \u003cb\u003eone as queen and one as mistress of her own fate.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCarol McGrath weaves a tale of two unlikely friends, taking you deep into their worlds as they strive to protect each other and those they love\u003c\/b\u003e * Alexandra Walsh, author of The House in Crete *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA triumph.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eA superb use of authentic historical detail\u003c\/b\u003e lifts the life of Matilda off the page and involves the reader in a struggle for power that is both \u003cb\u003eengrossing and exciting\u003c\/b\u003e * Liz Harris *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Stolen Crown\u003c\/i\u003e features \u003cb\u003eCarol McGrath's best heroine yet\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAnyone who loves accurate portrayals of medieval life will delight in this skilful re-telling of history\u003c\/b\u003e * Deborah Swift *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA superb book\u003c\/b\u003e, illuminating a fascinating and turbulent era. \u003cb\u003eIt is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her power and complexity\u003c\/b\u003e * Nicola Cornick *\u003cbr\u003eMcGrath has given this remarkable star of the Anarchy period the perfect stage on which to prove her impressive credentials. \u003cb\u003ePacked with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Stolen Crown\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining tour-de-force\u003c\/b\u003e -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA well-researched adventure\u003c\/b\u003e about a strong medieval woman fighting the odds against her -- Kate Pettigrew * Historical Novels Review *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47851767005527,"sku":"9781472297341","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472297341.jpg?v=1710644304","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-stolen-crown-9781472297341","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}