The Lost Queen
The stunning historical novel of a feisty, intelligent Queen and her epic journey to reunite with her King
by Carol McGrath
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Pub Date 18 Jul 2024 | Archive Date 19 Jul 2024
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Description
'Well researched, elegantly written, with a deft touch for both romance and historical detail. The Lost Queen is a gripping historical drama to be savoured' ANNE O'BRIEN
'An excellent read, meticulously researched, beautifully told. Berengaria is a delicious heroine, thoroughly engaging, a refreshingly unusual viewpoint for this epic tale' JANE JOHNSON
1191 and the Third Crusade is underway . . .
It is 1191 and King Richard the Lionheart is on crusade to pitch battle against Saladin and liberate the city of Jerusalem and her lands. His mother, the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine and his promised bride, Princess Berengaria of Navarre, make a perilous journey over the Alps in midwinter. They are to rendezvous with Richard in the Sicilian port of Messina.
There are hazards along the way - vicious assassins, marauding pirates, violent storms and a shipwreck. Berengaria is as feisty as her foes and, surviving it all, she and Richard marry in Cyprus and continue to the Holy Land. England needs an heir. But first, Richard and his Queen must return home . . .
The Lost Queen is a thrilling medieval story of high adventure, survival, friendship and the enduring love of a Queen for her King.
Acclaim for Carol McGrath's ROSE trilogy:
'Powerful, gripping and beautifully told' KATE FURNIVALL on The Silken Rose
'A tour de force of gripping writing, rich historical detail and complex, fascinating characters' NICOLA CORNICK on The Stone Rose
'A beautifully narrated novel' K J MAITLAND on The Damask Rose
What readers love about Carol McGrath's novels:
'Brilliant historical fiction brought to life'
'Brilliant. You feel you are lost in a bygone time'
'Wonderfully enjoyable'
'Page-turning and gripping'
'A feast for the senses'
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781472297372 |
PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 336 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
I received a copy of the book for a free and unbiased opinion.
I have to confess I’ve not heard Queen Berengaria, wife of Richard the Lionheart, so I was curious to find out more.
This detail in this book is impressive, from the descriptions of markets, camps , food and clothes and I loved the authors writing.
The book covers a period that isn’t typically written about- although there are books about the crusades, I don’t think I’ve read a book from the point of view of the women who have joined the crusades.
Berengaria, journey from a young Princess to a confident consort is well described and Avelina’s story adds a perspective from a non-Royal. As expected, there is intrigue, war and conflict. Even though this is Garia’s story, Eleanor of Aquitaine steals the scene at the start of the book.
The pace was a little slow for me in the middle but on the whole I did enjoy this book.
Perfect for Fans of
Who would like to read non-Tudor historical fiction
I loved this novel as I do all the author's books! I enjoyed it because of the excellent historical research (Carol is a historian) which she weaved into a very interesting and fascinating tale. I was quickly immersed in the storyline. The novel is told through two women's eyes, a queen Berengaria of Navarre, and a lady (fictional character). Both meet on their way to a crusade and become fast friends. Because of this feminine point of view, I learned a lot about what it meant to be a married woman, its dangers and its expectations waiting for a husband gone to war... Romance plays a role but only as a support to show women's role in the Medieval Ages. A great read which I highly recommend.
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I am leaving voluntarily an honest review.