Book description
Isabella of France was proud to be wed to the handsome Edward II of
England, but her joy soon turned to rancour, for Piers Gaveston, an
egotistical and mercenary courtier, usurped her husband's bed. No woman
could compete with her beauty, but another man? What could she do at the
age of fourteen? Wait, only wait. And so she waited, nursing her anger,
rejection, and disgust. She grew in beauty and wiles; the king, in
weakness, as other men, worse men, took Gaveston's place. Weary of
waiting, Isabella turned to Mortimer of Wigmore. In his bed, she found
comfort and love and cared little that people called her a harlot. But
even the presence of Mortimer could not quench her thirst for vengeance,
once she had tasted blood. Like an unleashed fury, she pursued the
king's paramours. She would tear England in half to quench her rage; if
she failed, her son would avenge her honour. The contest that ensued
decided the fate of England. In this historically accurate and thrilling
story of power and passion, Hilda Lewis has created an unforgettable
account of how the fate of nations has often been forged in royal
bedrooms. Hilda Lewis was one of the best-known and best-loved of all
historical novelists, known for her authentic application of period
detail to all her books. She was born in London and lived for much of
her live in Nottingham. She wrote over 20 novels and died in 1974.
