by Alison Weir
First published 2025
As the ailing King Henry VI grows increasingly unstable, the kingdom of England erupts into civil war. Queen Margaret, a fierce and manipulative ruler, clashes with the ambitious Duchess of York, each vying for control. Caught in the crossfire are their sons - the young princes destined for the throne. In a game of political intrigue and shifting alliances, the two queens wage an epic battle that will determine the fate of the nation.
Genres: historical, historical-fiction, political-thriller, historical-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, shifting-alliances
Setting: England
Period: civil-war
544 pages · Hardcover · Jonathan Cape