Anne O'Brien - Virgin Widow: England's Forgotten Queen

**Virgin Widow: England's Forgotten Queen - A Tale of Power, Love, and Betrayal**

England, 1469. A young woman named Anne Neville, daughter of the powerful Warwick the Kingmaker, finds her life dictated by the whims of a turbulent court. Her fate is not her own; she is a pawn in a game of political chess, destined for a marriage that will secure her family's position. But fate has other plans.

At fourteen, Anne's world is turned upside down when her father's treason forces her into exile. She is then thrust into a fragile betrothal with Edward of Lancaster, a young man controlled by his ambitious mother, Margaret of Anjou. In the chaotic and impoverished court of Lancaster, Anne finds herself at the mercy of others, her own desires and aspirations overshadowed by the constant struggle for power.

On her wedding night, the humiliation of a thwarted consummation hangs heavy in the air. Queen Margaret, driven by her own thirst for the throne, forbids the consummation of the marriage. Anne enters her husband's bed a virgin, and a chilling premonition of her future as a virgin widow sets in.

As the battle for the English crown rages, Anne's husband is brutally murdered by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a man who has twice been betrothed to her. Now, Anne must navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, her heart torn between loyalty and survival. The decision she makes could mean life or death in the shadow of the powerful King Edward.

**Virgin Widow: England's Forgotten Queen** is a gripping historical novel that weaves a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and the relentless grip of power. Anne Neville, a figure lost to history, is brought to life in this compelling story that sheds light on the tumultuous world of medieval England.

**Anne O'Brien** is a highly acclaimed historical fiction author known for her vivid storytelling and her ability to bring historical characters to life.

Wydawnictwo	HarperCollins
data wydania	21 maja 2010
ISBN	0778303756
kategoria	historyczna
język	angielski