Preview

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

The King's Sister

By: Anne O'Brien
Narrated by: Jessica Ball
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $27.58

Buy for $27.58

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

England’s Forgotten Queens

The gripping tale of Elizabeth of Lancaster, sibling of Henry IV. Packed with love, loss and intrigue’ – Sunday Express S Magazine

One betrayal is all it takes to change history

1382. Daughter of John of Gaunt, sister to the future King Henry IV, Elizabeth of Lancaster has learned the shrewd tricks of the court from England’s most powerful men.

In a time of political turmoil, allegiance to family is everything. A Plantagenet princess should never defy her father’s wishes. Yet headstrong Elizabeth refuses to bow to the fate of a strategic marriage. Rejecting her duty, Elizabeth weds the charming and ruthlessly ambitious Sir John Holland: Duke of Exeter, half-brother to King Richard II and the one man she has always wanted.

But defiance can come at a price.

1399. Elizabeth’s brother Henry has seized the throne. Her husband, confidant to the usurped Richard, masterminds a secret plot against the new King. Trapped in a dangerous web, Elizabeth must make a choice.

Defy the King and betray her family. Or condemn her husband and send him to his death.

Sister. Wife. Traitor.

She holds the fate of England in her hands.

Praise for Anne O’Brien:

‘One of the best writers around…she outdoes even Philippa GregoryThe Sun

‘Her writing is highly evocative of the time period… O’Brien has produced an epic tale’ Historical Novel Society

Anne O’Brien’s novels give a voice to the “silent” women of historyYorkshire Post

‘Once again O’Brien proves herself a medieval history magician, conjuring up a sizzling, sweeping storyLancashire Evening Post

‘An exciting and intriguing story of love and historical politics. If you enjoy Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir you will love Anne O'BrienWe Love This Book

‘This book is flawlessly written and well researched, and will appeal to her fans and those who like Philippa Gregory’s novels’ – Birmingham Post

‘A brilliantly researched and well-told story; you won’t be able to put this book downCandis

‘A fast paced historical drama that is full of suspense.’ Essentials

©2014 Anne O’Brien (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

Critic reviews

‘Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O’Brien’s fast-paced historical novel The Queen’s Choice’ – Good Housekeeping

‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’ – Daily Telegraph

‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue’ – Woman & Home

‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history, The Queen’s Choice is the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ – The Press Association

‘A gripping historical drama’ – Bella

‘Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O’Brien’s fast-paced historical novel The Queen’s Choice’ – Good Housekeeping

‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’ – Daily Telegraph

‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue’ – Woman & Home

‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history, The Queen’s Choice is the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ – The Press Association

‘A gripping historical drama’ – Bella

What listeners say about The King's Sister

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.