A Tapestry of Treason

Name: A Tapestry of Treason
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Anne O'Brien
ISBN: 9780008225490

Author: Anne O'Brien

Narrator: Gloria Sanders

Unabridged: 16 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 08/22/2019

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction, Women

Synopsis

‘Gripping’ ‘Fans of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction writers will love Anne O’Brien’s ’ Her actions could make history – but at what price? 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. Praise for ‘O’Brien’s page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times’ ‘Anne O’Brien does not disappoint . . . there are so many twists and turns . . . If you love Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir, you will love Anne O’Brien too’ ‘A wonderful novel . . . a rich, gripping, enchanting read. Anne’s vivid writing took me straight to the year 1400 and kept me wonderfully lost there throughout’ Joanna Courtney ‘A detailed portrayal of a fascinating character’ ‘An engaging novel of political intrigue’ Praise for Anne O’Brien ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’ ‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’ ‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue’ ‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history … the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ ‘A gripping historical drama’

Reviews

Goodreads review by 8stitches 9lives on August 27, 2019

Anne O'Brien's historical novels are always a joy to behold, and this one is no different. The fact each of the books are based on real, living people make them all the more fascinating. A Tapestry of Treason is nothing less than a gem of a book with the inimitable and unforgettable Lady Constance o......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on May 25, 2021

Struggling with devices...I just wanted to note that I enjoyed this long book. It did take a while to get through it all but it was dramatically told and held ones attention as Constance of York was a commanding central figure. Maybe this connection will behave long enough to add a bit more about ro......more

Goodreads review by Tony on July 06, 2019

A Tapestry of Treason begins with an attempt to foretell the future, and I found myself trying to recall what I knew of the actual events of the time. Although I know a great deal about King Henry V, I knew less about how his father claimed the throne - and little of the story of Constance of York,......more

Goodreads review by M.J. on August 19, 2019

Stunning. A Tapestry of Treason is a stunning novel. The character of Lady Constance is a revelation - she is perhaps the most complicated of Anne O'Brien's historical 'women' to date, and the book delightfully fluctuates between the conspiracies and treasons that she's involved in, even though she......more

Goodreads review by Amy on June 02, 2019

It begins in 1399 and Constance of York, Lady Despenser a favourite at the court of Richard II becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow Henry IV when he takes the throne from Richard. The plot is discovered and her husband Thomas is executed. Constance has been betrayed but not for the last time. Cons......more

Quotes

Praise for ‘A wonderful novel . . . a rich, gripping, enchanting read. Anne’s vivid writing took me straight to the year 1400 and kept me wonderfully lost there throughout’ Joanna Courtney Praise for Anne O’Brien ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’ ‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’ ‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue’ ‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history … the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ ‘A gripping historical drama’