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Queen by right / Anne Easter Smith.
History remembers Cecily of York standing on the steps of the Market Cross at Ludlow, facing an attacking army while holding the hands of her two young sons. Now we see her married to Richard,Duke of York who has a clear claim to the throne. When King Henry VI becomes unfit to rule, Cecily must put aside her hopes and fears and help her husband decide what is right for their family and their country.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781416550471
- ISBN: 141655047X (pbk.)
- Physical Description: [xviii], 494 p. : map, geneal. tables ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 1st Touchstone trade pbk. ed.
- Publisher: New York ; Touchstone/Simon & Schuster, 2011.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- May 11
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Target Audience Note:
- All Ages.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- York, Cecily, Duchess of, 1415-1495 > Fiction.
Richard, Duke of York, 1411-1460 > Fiction.
York, House of > Fiction.
Great Britain > History > Lancaster and York, 1399-1485 > Fiction.
Great Britain > History > Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 > Fiction.
Great Britain > History > House of York, 1461-1485 > Fiction. - Genre:
- Biographical fiction.
Historical fiction.
Available copies
- 7 of 8 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Elkford Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkford Public Library | FC SMI (Text) | 35170000393934 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library | F SMI (Text) | DCL154440 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Fernie Heritage Library | FIC EAS (Text) | 35136000278854 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Fort Nelson Public Library | SMI (Text) | 35246000701324 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Fort St. John Public Library | AF SMI (Text) | 35211000178113 | ADULT Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Gibsons Public Library | FIC SMIT (Text) | 30886000899779 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Quesnel Branch | EAS (Text) | 33923004734160 | Historical | Not holdable | Lost | 2012-10-10 |
| Williams Lake Branch | EAS (Text) | 33923004734178 | Historical | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents a story inspired by the life of Cecily of York that traces her marriage to Richard, the difficult sacrifices she makes in supporting her husband's claim to the throne, and her faceoff at the side of her two young sons against an attacking army. - Baker & Taylor
The award-winning author ofA Rose for the Crown presents a story inspired by the life of Cecily of York that traces her marriage to Richard, the difficult sacrifices she makes in supporting her husband's claim to the throne and her famous faceoff at the side of her two young sons against an attacking army. Original. 50,000 first printing. - Blackwell Publishing
From the award-winning author of A Rose for the Crown, Daughter of York, and The King’s Grace comes another masterful historical novel—the story of Cecily of York, mother of two kings and the heroine of one of history’s greatest love stories.
Anne Easter Smith’s novels are beloved by readers for their ability “to grab you, sweep you along with the story, and make you fall in love with the characters.” * In Cecily Neville, duchess of York and ancestor of every English monarch to the present day, she has found her most engrossing character yet.
History remembers Cecily of York standing on the steps of the Market Cross at Ludlow, facing an attacking army while holding the hands of her two young sons. Queen by Right reveals how she came to step into her destiny, beginning with her marriage to Richard, duke of York, whom she meets when she is nine and he is thirteen. Raised together in her father’s household, they become a true love match and together face personal tragedies, pivotal events of history, and deadly political intrigue. All of England knows that Richard has a clear claim to the throne, and when King Henry VI becomes unfit to rule, Cecily must put aside her hopes and fears and help her husband decide what is right for their family and their country. Queen by Right marks Anne Easter Smith’s greatest achievement, a book that every fan of sweeping, exquisitely detailed historical fiction will devour. - Simon and Schuster
From the award-winning author of A Rose for the Crown, Daughter of York, and The King’s Grace comes another masterful historical novel—the story of Cecily of York, mother of two kings and the heroine of one of history’s greatest love stories.
Anne Easter Smith’s novels are beloved by readers for their ability “to grab you, sweep you along with the story, and make you fall in love with the characters.” In Cecily Neville, duchess of York and ancestor of every English monarch to the present day, she has found her most engrossing character yet.
History remembers Cecily of York standing on the steps of the Market Cross at Ludlow, facing an attacking army while holding the hands of her two young sons. Queen by Right reveals how she came to step into her destiny, beginning with her marriage to Richard, duke of York, whom she meets when she is nine and he is thirteen. Raised together in her father’s household, they become a true love match and together face personal tragedies, pivotal events of history, and deadly political intrigue. All of England knows that Richard has a clear claim to the throne, and when King Henry VI becomes unfit to rule, Cecily must put aside her hopes and fears and help her husband decide what is right for their family and their country. Queen by Right marks Anne Easter Smith’s greatest achievement, a book that every fan of sweeping, exquisitely detailed historical fiction will devour.