The Crownless Queen
Best for readers who like medieval historical fiction about marriage, duty, court politics, and women behind the throne.
The Crownless Queen
About the book
1360: Having left her days of rebellion behind, Jeanette of Kent has finally found contentment as a wife and mother. Then, she is delivered a new blow: her beloved husband, Thomas Holland, has died on duty overseas.
Though broken, Jeanette readies herself once more to fight to protect what is hers. And when Prince Edward, heir to the throne and her longtime friend, unexpectedly steps forward and offers marriage, she accepts for the sake of her family.
As their relationship deepens, love blossoms again for Jeanette, but it comes at a price. With great power comes great responsibility - not least bearing a future king - and, as the wheel of fortune climbs higher, it becomes harder and harder to hold on.
Jeanette has more to lose than ever before. But with the wolves gathering beneath her, can she survive the fall?
From the award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick comes the much-awaited second novel in the Jeanette of Kent duology, The Crownless Queen - bringing to a powerful conclusion the remarkable story of a woman who began life as a royal rebel and ended it behind the throne...
Our take
Called “entertaining, engrossing” by Sharon Bennett Connolly, The Crownless Queen follows Jeanette of Kent after the death of Thomas Holland, as she remarries Prince Edward, takes on royal responsibility, and faces the cost of power, with a 4.4-star average from more than 200 Goodreads ratings. Best for readers who like medieval historical fiction about marriage, duty, court politics, and women behind the throne.
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