Judith Arnopp

Marguerite: Queen of England

From the moment Henry VI's new queen, Marguerite of Anjou, sets foot on English soil she is despised by the English as a foreigner, and blamed for the failures of the hundred years war in France.

Her enemies impede her role as the king’s consort and when Henry sinks into apparent madness her bid to become regent is rejected. Marguerite must fight, not only for her own position but to maintain Henry’s possession of the crown.

The ambitious Duke, Richard of York seizes control of the country, thrusting Marguerite aside and inflating the mutual hatred between the houses of York and Lancaster. But the queen refuses to relinquish power and fights determinedly for the rights of her son, Edward of Lancaster.

The long and bitter civil conflict, that has come to be known as the war of the roses, commences.

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#Review - 'Arnopp’s writing is immersive, intelligent, and emotionally charged. I couldn’t put it down. This novel has made me see Marguerite not just as a historical figure, but as a complex, courageous woman who deserves to be remembered. Highly recommended!'

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# Review - 'Through Marguerite’s searing internal monologue, Arnopp offers not just a glimpse into the psyche of a warrior queen, but a fully realized portrait of grief transmuted into memory and rage. The writing is visceral and exquisitely controlled, capturing Marguerite’s physical, emotional, and political suffering with stark clarity. And yet, she is never passive. Betrayed, exiled, and diminished by history, Marguerite speaks with a voice fractured by loss but still resonant with steel.'

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