<p><b><i>Passions run high and play out at court in this glorious depiction of Edward II''s reign from</i></b><b><i><u>multi-million </u></i></b><b><i><u>copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy</u>. Perfect for readers of Philippa Gregory. </i></b><br><br><b>''Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich </b><b>complexity'' -- </b><b><i>Guardian</i></b><br><b>''Jean Plaidy''s books are a celebration of women''s spirit throughout history'' --</b><br><b><i>Daily Express</i></b><br><b>''Outstanding'' -- </b><b><i>Vanity Fair</i></b><br><b>''I am thoroughly enjoying this Plantagenet series and am making my way through them all savouring each page'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>''An excellent read - hard to put down'' </b><b>-- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>''Brilliant as always'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>''A book you cannot put down'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br>********************************************************************