Author: jeanplaidy

When an empire is at stake, one woman stands between the past and the future In post-Restoration England, King Charles II has fathered numerous bastards, but not a single legitimate heir. Because of this, his brother, James, Duke of York, is heir-presumptive to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland—the three crowns of Britain. But James’s devout Catholicism, and desire to return Britain … to return Britain to the rule of Rome, does not sit well with his subjects and his time as king is sure to be short.Raised under the Protestant guardianship of her uncle King Charles, James’s daughter Mary…

The daughter of King Charles VI of France, the wife of King Henry V of England, and the progenitor of the Tudor dynasty: Witness the turbulent life of Katherine of Valois in this spellbinding novel from an author who “excels at blending history with romance and drama” (The New York Times).

From a beloved author who has sold more than 100 million books worldwide come two riveting novels about the infamous Borgia family. A juicy and drama-filled historical saga set against a backdrop of secrets, murder, and corruption.

In 16th-century Spain, tormented King Philip II embarks on a ruthless quest for power — and marries three women who will change his life in different ways. A spellbinding novel from an author who “excels at blending history with romance and drama” (The New York Times).

From a legendary author who “excels at blending history with romance and drama” (The New York Times): The life of Princess Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII’s sister, is filled with excitement and scandal — from her arranged marriage to the King of Scotland to battles with her famous brother.