The Queen's Choice

The Queen's Choice
Anne O'Brien

Her children or her crownFrance, 1399: The Duke of Brittany is dead and his widow, Joanna of Navarre, has inherited control of their land – a testament to her intellect, integrity and political prowess.Then comes an unprecedented proposal from Henry IV, King of England. The price of becoming his Queen? Abandoning her homeland, leaving her children and sacrificing her independence.Henry's hold on the crown is unsteady and war is brewing. With the constant threat of rebellion, Henry will trust no-one – not even his new Queen. Crossing the channel is a dangerous prospect. But the union between Joanna and Henry would bring the chance of a vital alliance between two proud states – if they will allow it.One question. Two paths. A choice that will make history.

ISBN: 978-1-474-03253-7

THE QUEEN’S CHOICE

© 2016 Anne O’Brien

Published in Great Britain 2016

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‘Brings the origins of the most famous royal

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To George, as always with my love, and thanks for

allowing me to fill the house with music and songs

of courtly love from the medieval troubadours.

As Joanna might have sung to Henry:

‘To you, sweet good-natured one, have I give my heart. Never shall it be taken from you.’

Jehan de Lescurel d.13o4