The King's Mistress

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ISBN: 9780099497936

Emma Campion

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English

Arrow
03 May 2010

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Historical fiction

The beautifully written and compelling tale of Alice Perrers - the infamous mistress of 14th-Century King Edward III.

From childhood Alice Salisbury has learnt obedience in all things and at fourteen dutifully marries the man her father has chosen for her - at the cost of losing for ever the love of her mother and the family she holds dear. But merchant Janyn Perrers is a good and loving husband and Alice soon learns to enjoy her marriage. Until a messenger brings news of his disappearance and she discovers that her husband had many secrets - secrets which have now put a price on her own head and that of her beloved daughter.

Brought under the protection of King Edward III and Queen Philippa she must obediently embrace her fate once more - as a virtual prisoner at Court. And when the king singles her out for more than just royal patronage she knows she has little choice but to accept his advances. But obeying the king brings with it many burdens as well as pleasures, as she forfeits her good name to keep her daughter free from hurt.

Still a young woman and guided by her intellect and good business sense, she learns to use her gifts as wisely as she can. But as one of the king's favourites she brings jealousy and hatred in her wake and some will stop at nothing to see her fall from grace...

By: Emma Campion
Imprint: Arrow
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 383g
ISBN: 9780099497936
ISBN 10: 009949793X
Pages: 560
Publication Date: 03 May 2010
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The King's Mistress is Emma Campion's debut novel. She has read and researched medieval history for many years, having studied for a Ph.D in Medieval and Anglo-Saxon Literature. She also writes historical crime novels under the name of Candace Robb. She lives in Seattle.

Reviews for The King's Mistress

A sumptuous debut novel. . . the spirit and atmosphere of the time is captured in this brilliantly readable story * Lancashire Evening Post * [A] touching and beautiful story * Catholic Herald *