The Scandalous Duchess

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A Sunday Times BestsellerEnglands Forgotten Queens

OBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.-The TimesWidow Lady Katherine Swynford presents herself for a role in the household of merciless royal prince John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, hoping to end her destitution. But the Dukes scandalous proposition leaves her life of pious integrity reeling Seduced by the glare of royal adoration, Katherine becomes Johns mistress. She will leave behind everything she has stood for to play second fiddle to his young wife and ruthless ambition. She will live in the shadows of the most powerful man in England in the hope of a love greater than propriety. But soon the court whispers whore, harlot, vile temptress reach the ears of not just Johns bride but his most dangerous political enemies. As the Plantagenet prince is accused of bringing England to its knees, who better to blame than shameless she-devil Katherine Swynford? Dragged from the shadows, Katherine must answer for her sins.

Praise for Anne OBrien

OBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.- The Times

A gem of a subject

OBrien is a terrific storyteller- Daily Telegraph

Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne OBriens fast-paced historical novel The Queens Choice.-Good Housekeeping

A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue.-Woman & Home

Packed with drama, danger, romance and history.-Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association

Better than Philippa Gregory The Bookseller Anne OBrien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists. Sunday Express A gripping historical drama.-Bella This book has everything royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics and ultimately, the shaping of the woman who founded the Tudors. Cosmopolitanwww.anneobrien.co.uk@anne_obrien@anne_obrien