Joanna Courtney Books

The second novel in a new historical fiction series by bestselling author Joanna Courtney. Discover the real women behind Shakespeare's most infamous queens . . .

For William the Conqueror's bride, Mathilda, there is only one prize - the English throne.

A richly textured, evocative and fascinatingly well researched Historical fiction trilogy unearthing the real women who inspired Shakespeare's most famous queens: Lady MacBeth, Ophelia and Cordelia

The beginning of a brand new historical fiction series by bestselling author Joanna Courtney. Discover the real women behind Shakespeare's most infamous queens . . .

A daring queen. A Viking warrior. An epic love story.

'Exciting and immersive! A compelling story that crackles with intrigue, passion and humour' TRACY REES'Beautifully researched, emotionally charged, elegantly told, this is a story to savour and enjoy' ANNE O'BRIEN'A novel to savour, a story as rich as fine Roman wine' CAROL MCGRATHA lush, unputdownable novel about the legendary Cleopatra. Discover the woman behind the myth, in this epic and opulent novel, perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller, Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir....................A young queen. Consecrated at birth as a royal goddess, Cleopatra learns early on from her father's experience that to rule means to fight. Politically astute, her deep love for Egypt means she'll do everything in her power to retain its autonomy from the all-devouring Romans. A great emperor. Julius Caesar is a legendary warrior whose might helped secure the Egyptian throne for Cleopatra's father. Years later, when he encounters the now Queen of Egypt, it is more than a meeting of rulers - it is a meeting of souls. Together they could have ruled the world. In Julius, Cleopatra finds the first person who challenges and respects her fiercely brilliant mind, who understands her duty and shares her passionate nature. Their union, forged in conflict, seems unbreakable, but are the bonds binding them to their countries even stronger? Yet in a choice between love and duty, only one can win.

As a young woman in England's royal court, Edyth, granddaughter of Lady Godiva, dreams of marrying for love. But political matches are rife while Kind Edward is still without an heir and the future of England is uncertain. When Edyth's family are exiled to the wild Welsh court, she falls in love with the charismatic King of Wales - but their romance comes at a price, and she is catapulted onto the opposing side of a bitter feud with England. Edyth's only allies are Earl Harold Godwinson and his handfasted wife, Lady Svana. As the years pass, Edyth finds herself elevated to a position beyond even her greatest expectations. She enjoys both power and wealth but as her star rises the lines of love and duty become more blurred than she could ever have imagined. As 1066 dawns, Edyth is asked to make an impossible choice. Her decision is one that has the power to change the future of England forever ... - Publishers description.

Set against a rich historical backdrop, this romantic historical fiction weaves a compelling narrative filled with passion and intrigue. Joanna Courtney, known for her engaging storytelling, explores deep emotional connections and the complexities of love during tumultuous times. Readers can expect vivid characters and a captivating plot that brings history to life, making it a must-read for fans of sweeping romances.

An evocative, unputdownable novel about the infamous Salome. Discover the woman behind the myth . . .

Matilda wächst behütet mit ihrer geliebten Cousine Judith in Flandern auf. Doch als sie ins heiratsfähige Alter kommen, wird Judith mit dem illustren, englischen Grafen Torr vermählt, während Matilda William, den Herzog der Normandie, ehelichen soll. William ist als machthungriger, unerbittlicher Herrscher bekannt, aber Matilda entdeckt bald auch einen Mann von unerwarteter Güte, der ihr sein Herz schenkt. Unablässig verfolgt er jedoch ein Ziel: den englischen Thron zu erobern. Und so stehen Matilda und Judith plötzlich auf gegnerischen Seiten in einem erbarmungslosen Krieg um die Krone ...