Royal Mistress
A Novel
Atria Books · Print & ebook · May 7, 2013
From the author of A Rose for the Crown and Daughter of York comes a captivating historical novel of love, power, and survival during the Wars of the Roses—following the true story of Jane Shore, the bold and beautiful mistress of King Edward IV.
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- Who it’s for
- A woman’s view of love and power unfolds amid the Wars of the Roses.
- Themes
- Love and power, Survival during the Wars of the Roses, A woman's rise from obscurity
- Genres
- Medieval Romance, Royal Romance, Historical Fiction
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From the author of A Rose for the Crown and Daughter of York comes a captivating historical novel of love, power, and survival during the Wars of the Roses—following the true story of Jane Shore, the bold and beautiful mistress of King Edward IV. Jane Lambert, the quick-witted and alluring daughter of a silk merchant, is twenty-two and still unmarried. When Jane’s father finally finds her a match, she’s married off to the dull, older silk merchant William Shore.
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Marriage doesn’t stop Jane from flirtation, however, and when the king’s chamberlain, Will Hastings, comes to her husband’s shop, Will knows King Edward will find her irresistible. Edward IV has everything: power, majestic bearing, superior military leadership, a sensual nature, and charisma. And with Jane as his mistress, he also finds true happiness. But when his hedonistic tendencies get in the way of being the strong leader England needs, his life, as well as those of Jane and Will Hastings, hangs in the balance. Jane must rely on her talents to survive as the new monarch, Richard III, bent on reforming his brother’s licentious court, ascends the throne. This dramatic tale has been an inspiration to poets and playwrights for five hundred years, and, as told through the unique perspective of a woman plucked from obscurity and thrust into a life of notoriety, Royal Mistress is sure to enthrall today’s historical fiction lovers as well.
Love at Court
A woman’s view of love and power unfolds amid the Wars of the Roses.
Come here for
- Jane Shore’s perspective on desire and royal power
- Courtly romance with survival in the balance
Expect
- A historical novel shaped by the Wars of the Roses
- Private happiness pressed against political danger
Where it sits
| Medieval Romance | 71% |
|---|---|
| Historical Fiction | 68% |
| Royal Romance | 57% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Renaissance Fiction
- Renaissance Romance
- Women's Fiction
- Authors
- Anne Easter Smith
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Published
- May 7, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Love and power · Survival during the Wars of the Roses · A woman's rise from obscurity
- Reading lane
- Renaissance Fiction