The Shadow Queen

**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. See more