The Rogue Queen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781507503416)

"Spirited and absorbing...very richly atmospheric and tensely human--a very strong work, highly recommended." --Mary O'Donnell, Historical Novels Review

England has only been successfully invaded and the king overthrown twice: once by William the Conqueror in 1066, and once in 1326, by a woman leading a small mercenary force. This is the story of that woman.

The best part? It's all true.

In the year of grace 1308 Isabelle of France marries Edward II of England in a political union only to discover that the king is an unstable, erratic individual who prefers digging ditches and thatching roofs to running the country, coupled with a dangerous obsession for greedy and ambitious male favorites who have no interest in sharing power or the King's favor. Isolated and powerless against court dynamics, Isabelle must somehow protect herself and her children, navigating the patriarchy with only her wits and a handful of allies before the king's favorites start a war. Can one woman step into the breach and stop the violence?

Unvarnished, unflinching, unforgettable.

Author: Marcia Maxwell
ISBN-10: 1507503415
ISBN-13: 9781507503416
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2015
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/24/2015