Four Sisters, All Queens
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Authors: Sherry Jones
Tags: #Fiction, #General, #Historical, #Biographical
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“Engrossing and vividly rendered . . . a mesmerizing tableau of what it meant to be a queen.”
—C. W. Gortner, author of
The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
R
ICH IN INTRIGUE AND SCHEMING, LOVE AND LUST
, S
HERRY
J
ONES’S VIBRANT HISTORICAL NOVEL FOLLOWS FOUR WOMEN DESTINED TO SWAY THE FATE OF NATIONS AND THE HEARTS OF KINGS
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mid the lush valleys and fragrant wildflowers of Provence, Marguerite, Eléonore, Sanchia, and Beatrice have learned to charm, hunt, dance, and debate under the careful tutelage of their ambitious mother—and to abide by the countess’s motto: “Family comes first.”
With Provence under constant attack, their legacy and safety depend upon powerful alliances. Marguerite’s illustrious match with the young King Louis IX makes her Queen of France. Soon Eléonore—independent and daring—is betrothed to Henry III of England. In turn, shy, devout Sanchia and tempestuous Beatrice wed noblemen who will also make them queens.
Yet a crown is no guarantee of protection. Enemies are everywhere, from Marguerite’s duplicitous mother-in-law to vengeful lovers and land-hungry barons. Then there are the dangers that come from within, as loyalty succumbs to bitter sibling rivalry, and sister is pitted against sister for the prize each believes is rightfully hers—Provence itself.
From the treacherous courts of France and England, to the bloody tumult of the Crusades, Sherry Jones traces the extraordinary true story of four fascinating sisters whose passions, conquests, and progeny shaped the course of history.
“Jones’s fictionalized history comes alive with delicate, determined prose.”
—Publishers Weekly
(starred review) on
The Sword of Medina
MARIAH JONES BROOKS
SHERRY JONES is also the author of
The Jewel of Medina,
her controversial debut turned international bestseller, and
The Sword of Medina,
her critically acclaimed follow-up. She lives in Spokane, Washington. Visit her online at
authorsherryjones.com
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Praise for
Four Sisters, All Queens
“In
Four Sisters, All Queens,
Sherry Jones tells an extraordinary story of four extraordinary women, all with royal destinies. In elegant but lively prose, she brings their triumphs and struggles to life.”
—Susan Higginbotham, author of
Her Highness, the Traitor
“The power of these four sisters, these intriguing women, commands every page as does Sherry Jones’s exquisite and well-crafted narrative. Their particular experiences, so finely conveyed, offers a distinct glimpse into the full landscape of thirteenth-century Europe and the influence of its women.”
—Donna Russo Morin, author of
The King’s Agent
“Sherry Jones brings medieval Europe to life through the extraordinary destinies of the ‘ladies of Provence.’ Queens, sisters, rivals . . . What a tale!”
—Catherine Delors, author of
Mistress of the Revolution
and
For the King
“Sherry Jones bursts onto the medieval scene with this enthralling tale of four royal sisters vying for power. Engrossing and vividly rendered, the intrigue and splendor of thirteenth-century Europe are brought to life through the voices of these disparate women, each destined to take the throne and find herself in a dangerous struggle for dominance against her own kin. Family politics, forbidden passion, and heartbreaking sacrifice create a mesmerizing tableau of what it meant to be a queen.”
—C. W. Gortner, author of
The Confessions of Catherine de Medici, The Tudor Secret,
and
The Last Queen
“
Four Sisters, All Queens
draws the reader into the intrigue and drama of the courts of thirteenth-century Europe, delightfully evoking the rich details and vivid personalities of a fascinating era. A feast for fans of historical fiction!”
—Gillian Bagwell, author of
The Darling Strumpet
and
The September Queen
“A lively, entertaining tableau that evokes the complexities of court life in thirteenth-century Provence, France, and England as seen through the eyes of four remarkable women.”
—Mitchell Kaplan, author of
By Fire, By Water
“Many say that Richard of Cornwall, and not Henry, is best suited to rule England,” Uncle says. “From what I have heard, Richard agrees.”
“That is treason! I would be more inclined to behead him than to befriend him.”
“He could make life difficult for the king.”
“Siblings fight.” Eléonore shrugs. “What can one do about that?”
“You used to quarrel a bit with your sisters, as I recall. Especially Margi. You, of all people, ought to know how to smooth the ruffled feathers of rivalry.”
Across the room, Richard has seen her looking at him. Holding his gaze, she gestures for her handmaid and gives her instructions. Then, with a lift of her skirts, she turns to leave the great hall.
“Where are you going, child?”
“To my chambers. I have summoned Richard of Cornwall, and now he must come to me. Such is the power of a queen.”
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