The Queen and the Countess: The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author!

The Queen and the Countess: The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author!

by Anne O'Brien

4.5 (617)

4.5 stars from 617 reviews. Top 94% of Historical Fiction books we track.

464 pages~7.7 hr readPublished by Orion Publishing Group, LimitedPublished 2025-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love historical fiction centred on real women who wielded actual power, not just as love interests.
  • You're drawn to the Wars of the Roses and want a fresh perspective beyond the usual male-dominated narratives.
  • You enjoy intricate plots where loyalty and betrayal shift as quickly as alliances on the battlefield.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer straightforward narratives without political complexity or shifting allegiances that demand close attention.
  • You want a love story at the heart of your historical fiction. This centres female ambition and strategy instead.
  • You're looking for fast-paced action. O'Brien's strength is in court intrigue and psychological tension, not battle scenes.

About this book

Set in 1450s England during the Wars of the Roses, this novel follows two women on opposing sides whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. Queen Margaret is determined to protect the crown and her son Prince Edward's claim to it as her husband King Henry grows increasingly frail. She must navigate threats from enemies who seek to destroy everything she is fighting to preserve. Anne, Countess of Warwick, has worked to be a loyal wife to the Earl of Warwick. When she forms an unlikely alliance with Queen Margaret—her husband's adversary—she discovers unexpected power to influence the course of events. Crossing enemy lines, the two women develop a complicated friendship. Yet amid treachery and the chaos of war, their bond is tested. As conflict intensifies, they must question whether trust between them can survive, or whether the war will ultimately tear them apart.

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Currently 4.5★ from 617 reviews

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