{"product_id":"the-stolen-crown-the-brilliant-new-historical-novel-of-an-empress-fighting-for-her-destiny-9781472297341","title":"The Stolen Crown: The Brilliant New Historical Novel of an Empress Fighting for Her Destiny","description":"\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA superb book\u003c\/b\u003e, illuminating a \u003cb\u003efascinating and turbulent era\u003c\/b\u003e. It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her \u003cb\u003epower and complexity\u003c\/b\u003e' Nicola Cornick \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Packed with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters . . . \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Stolen Crown\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining tour-de-force\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eLancashire Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA well-researched adventure\u003c\/b\u003e about a strong medieval woman fighting the odds against her'\u003ci\u003e Historical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Empress Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the \u003ci\u003ede facto\u003c\/i\u003e heir to the throne. As her dying father persuades the barons to pledge allegiance to her, Matilda returns to England - but the lords and clergy do not like an independent woman. And Matilda is nothing if not headstrong . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the old king dies, the country is plunged into instant chaos. So begins a fierce battle between cousins that will go down in history as a time called 'The Anarchy'. And Matilda must race across England, evading capture until she can demand the crown . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRE-ORDER\u003c\/b\u003e Carol McGrath's new unputdownable historical novel, \u003cb\u003eTHE LOST QUEEN\u003c\/b\u003e! Coming July 2024. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love \u003ci\u003eThe Stolen Crown\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'The story of Matilda is \u003cb\u003estrikingly brought to life\u003c\/b\u003e with this \u003cb\u003ebeautiful written\u003c\/b\u003e novel. \u003cb\u003eA must for any fan of medieval history\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn engaging story\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Matilda is strong, fascinating and keeps you \u003cb\u003ehooked to the very last page\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Another Carol McGrath\u003cb\u003e triumph\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An illuminating read \u003c\/b\u003e. . . it's a hard job to balance historical fact with fiction but \u003cb\u003eCarol McGrath does this with superb skill\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis is the way to teach history!\u003c\/b\u003e I was swept up in this \u003cb\u003erollicking tale\u003c\/b\u003e of a wronged woman' \u003cb\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarol McGrath is the author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eShe-Wolves Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e, which began with the hugely successful \u003ci\u003eThe Silken Rose\u003c\/i\u003e and continues with the brand new \u003ci\u003eThe Damask Rose\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in Northern Ireland, she fell in love with historical fiction at a young age, when exploring local castles, such as Carrickfergus, and nearby archaeological digs - and discovering some ancient bones herself. While completing a degree in history, she became fascinated by the strong women who were silenced in record, and was inspired to start exploring their lives. Her first novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Handfasted Wife\u003c\/i\u003e, was shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association Awards, and \u003ci\u003eMistress Cromwell\u003c\/i\u003e was widely praised as a timely feminist retelling of Tudor court life. Her novels are known for their intricacy, depth of research and powerful stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more news, exclusive content and competitions, sign up to Carol's newsletter at: www.carolcmcgrath.co.uk \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow her on Facebook: \/CarolMcGrathAuthor1 \u003cbr\u003eAnd Twitter: @CarolMcGrath\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Headline Accent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50919272087826,"sku":"9781472297341","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fdb8e933-7e44-41eb-b506-77399a335813.jpg?v=1738889259","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-stolen-crown-the-brilliant-new-historical-novel-of-an-empress-fighting-for-her-destiny-9781472297341","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}