Tapestry of Treason

In 1399, Constance of York, Lady Despenser, is involved in two treasonous plots against King Henry IV. She is not deterred by the cost of her ambition, even when it threatens to overwhelm her. Anne OBrien's novel is a vivid portrayal of a real-life figure from medieval times who fought for herself and what she believed to be right in a world of men.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Fans of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction writers will love Anne O'Brien's A Tapestry of Treason. 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-centered 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 A Tapestry of Treason: 'OBrien's page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times. Woman. '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. My Weekly. '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. Womans Weekly. 'An engaging novel of political intrigue. Choice.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 165 x 240 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008225469