Pauline is married with two grown-up children, and lives in Hertfordshire.
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If you loved Traitor’s Kiss don’t miss Raven Queen by Pauline Francis
ePub ISBN 9781409531944
I have lived the life of a princess since the day I was born. But it did not bring me what I wanted. I am still trapped.
My beloved Ned speaks of love, freedom, a future. To walk with him in the forest, our raven soaring above us, is my only joy. But my father plans that I shall be betrothed to the King and I am afraid. Queens of England have a habit of dying. I have no desire to take the throne, no wish to find myself in the Tower of London.
Wife, Queen – I fear it will bring me to my knees.
Raven Queen weaves a mesmerizing tale of love and tragedy based on the life of Lady Jane Grey, all too often remembered as just a line in a history book.
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“Written in timeless language with a hint of the poetic in the spare prose, the book underpins the love story with thoughtful imagery and symbolism… The book has an enduring theme of religious intolerance, makes the 16th-century vivid and ends with an unforgettable twist”.
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“Francis’ alternating first-person narrative weaves a fascinating story.”
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“A visceral, mesmerizing debut novel…relayed through a series of thrilling, climactic tableaux in haunting, lyrical style.”
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“An utterly fabulous read…Philippa Gregory for a younger audience.”
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“This stunning and lyrical tale will hold readers captive and haunt them long after the last page has been turned.”
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