The Shadow Queen: A gripping escapist historical romance from the Sunday Times bestselling fiction author

**A spellbinding historical novel** The Sunday Times Bestseller ‘O’Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status’ – Reader’s Digest ‘A dangerous word, perhaps, for a woman. Power.’ From her first clandestine marriage, Joan of Kent’s reputation is one of beauty, rumour and scandal. Her royal blood makes her a desirable bride. Her ambition and passion make her a threat. Joan knows what she must do to protect her reputation…the games to play, the men to marry. She will do anything to get what she wants: The Crown of England. A tale of ambition, treachery and desire, The Shadow Queen tells of a woman’s ascent through the court to command royal power alongside her young son, King Richard II. The Shadow Queen is a riveting historical fiction by bestselling author Anne O'Brien. It tells the tale of Joan of Kent's scandalous pursuit of power in the mediaeval era, filled with romance and mystery, making it a top pick for history enthusiasts. For fans of Elizabeth Chadwick (The Royal Rebel), Carol Mcgrath (The Lost Queen), Miranda Malins (The Rebel Daughter), Anne R. Bailey (The Lady Ursula), and Anne Easter Smith (Royal Mistress).