{"product_id":"iron-queen-2","title":"Iron Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe is their youngest, sweetest sister, yet she is fated to become their strongest leader . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Coritani are a matriarchal line of great power, blessed with three princesses to carry the royal bloodline forward. Confident, fiery Goneril; fierce, earthy Regan; and gentle, water-blessed Cordelia. The future, the druids are certain, is secure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when Goneril decides she wants power on her own terms, even at the expense of her fragile father, the princesses' triple bond is threatened and then tragically broken. Quiet Cordelia finds herself cast adrift, forced to flee for her life across dark, stormy seas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan Cordelia find the strength to challenge her sisters and their pet druids, and bring truth, right and justice back to the Coritani before it's too late for them all?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is Shakespeare's Cordelia as you've never seen her before. Joanna Courtney's sweeping Historical trilogy is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Chadwick and Anne O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Joanna Courtney:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Courtney's passion for this world is infectious. \u003ci\u003eIron Queen\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating story with plenty of thrills' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Courier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A glorious, rich, epic story of love, friendship and sacrifice which will sweep you up and transport you to another time. I absolutely loved this and can't wait for the next book in the series' \u003cb\u003eRachael Lucas\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSealed With A Kiss \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eComing Up Roses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Lovely writing and a terrific sense of narrative drive. Superb!' \u003cb\u003eCarol McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Daughters of Hastings \u003c\/i\u003etrilogy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Amazing' \u003cb\u003eMiranda Dickinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I was hooked from the very first page and didn't want to put it down. Joanna Courtney is a new talent in the world of historical fiction and one that I would highly recommend. I look forward to reading more by this fantastic author' \u003ci\u003eBookbabblers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A strong sense of atmosphere and place and time. I really got into the story, in fact I was so gripped by it at one point that I missed my bus. It was a really good, exciting, read. I cannot wait to read the next two books.' \u003cb\u003eMichelle Birkby,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e author of The House at Baker Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Courtney's novel breathes new life into this complex character,...A thrilling introduction to Courtney's new trilogy on Shakespearean queens.'  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An absorbing and emotional debut novel' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCandis magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A thrilling and atmospheric read with strong female characters' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyWeekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A beautifully written multi layered tale with a tremendously authentic sense of place and time . . . an epic feel . . . highly recommended' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLizLovesBooks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The story reaches a heart-rending climax. A must read. I loved it' \u003cb\u003eFreda Lightfoot, author of The Amber Keeper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242859647320,"sku":"9780349419565","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780349419565.jpg?v=1764386124","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/iron-queen-2","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}