{"product_id":"queen-of-diamonds-rozsa-gaston-9780854959020","title":"Queen of Diamonds: The French royal court is an education in breaking hearts...","description":"\u003cb\u003eAnne Boleyn accepts a new challenge! For fans of Philippa Gregory, Elizabeth Chadwick, Carol McGrath and Anne O'Brien.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan Anne guard her heart against those determined to take it...?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrance, 1515\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the departure of her mistress, Mary Tudor, back to England, Anne Boleyn now finds herself in the service of Queen Claude of France. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClaude assigns Anne the role of companion to her younger sister, Princess Renée, and Anne soon discovers Renée is a handful - wilful and supremely aware of rank. Together, they visit King Francis's artist-in-residence, Leonardo da Vinci, whose unconventional wisdom inspires them both. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnne is drawn to the captivating lady-in-waiting Diane de Poitiers, who coaches her in the art of mystery and poise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe elegant Frenchwoman is in stark contrast to Anne's sister Mary, whose obvious coquettish ways are earning her an unsavoury reputation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Anne grows in confidence, she finds herself noticed by the opposite sex. However, she is aiming high, and will not succumb to a prince's entreaties without a marriage offer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnne is determined to take the lead, but with the French courtiers viewing the queen's maids as their personal playthings, will she be able to retain her honour...? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUEEN OF DIAMONDS is a thoroughly researched, fascinating historical novel set during the 16th century in Europe. It is the third book in the Anne Boleyn Chronicles series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eWonderfully detailed and entirely enjoyable\u003c\/b\u003e. This is a young Anne in whom I absolutely believe, and who does much to explain the woman she'd become.' - \u003cb\u003eSarah Gristwood, author of \u003ci\u003eGame of Queens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Rozsa Gaston's \u003ci\u003eQueen of Diamonds\u003c\/i\u003e is excellent historical fiction, and Gaston makes Anne's French years feel like the forging of a queen before England ever sees her.' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE ANNE BOLEYN CHRONICLES SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook One: Maid of Honour\u003cbr\u003eBook Two: The Queen's Maid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Three: Queen of Diamonds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook Four: Dreams of Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rozsa Gaston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0854959025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780854959020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapere Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.70d","brand":"Rozsa Gaston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49001971417343,"sku":"9780854959020","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/queen-of-diamonds-rozsa-gaston-9780854959020","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}