Book Review - A Tapestry of Treason by Anne O'Brien

 

 1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the devious intrigues of her magnificently dysfunctional family, The House of York.

Surrounded by power-hungry men, including her aggressively self-centred husband Thomas and ruthless siblings Edward and Richard, Constance places herself at the heart of two treasonous plots against King Henry IV.  Will it be possible for this Plantagenet family to safeguard its own political power by restoring either King Richard II to the throne, or the precarious Mortimer claimant?

Although the execution of these conspiracies will place them all in jeopardy, Constance is not deterred, even when the cost of her ambition threatens to overwhelm her.  Even when it endangers her new-found happiness.

With treason, tragedy, heartbreak and betrayal, this is the story of a woman ahead of her time, fighting for herself and what she believes to be right in a world of men.

My Review 

What an emotional journey I have been on. This book, as the blurb promises, really does have it all. This book is what historical fiction is all about. Although this book took me several days to finish, due to work commitments, I found myself wishing away time so that I could get back to it!

I thought this book was absolutely brilliant from start to finish, and I look forward to reading other books from this very talented author.

Where to buy
Amazon