The Stolen Crown: The brilliant new historical novel of a Princess fighting for the right to her throne

The Stolen Crown is a historical novel that follows the story of Matilda, the de facto heir to the throne of England during The Anarchy. Matilda is a strong and independent woman who must fight against her cousins to claim the crown. The book is well-researched and filled with romance, real history, and a cast of superbly imagined characters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

A superb book, illuminating a fascinating and turbulent era. It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her power and complexity. Nicola Cornick has packed this novel with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters, and a captivating plot that will keep you hooked from start to finish. The Stolen Crown is an entertaining tour-de-force that will transport you back to the medieval world. Lancashire Post praised the book, stating, "A well-researched adventure about a strong medieval woman fighting the odds against her." Historical Novels Review also praised the novel, stating, "When Empress Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the de facto heir to the throne. As her dying father persuades the barons to pledge allegiance to her, Matilda returns to England - but the lords and clergy do not like an independent woman. And Matilda is nothing if not headstrong."

When the old king dies, the country is plunged into instant chaos. So begins a fierce battle between cousins that will go down in history as a time called The Anarchy. And Matilda must race across England, evading capture until she can demand the crown. The Stolen Crown is a captivating tale of a wronged woman who refuses to let her circumstances define her. Carol McGrath has done an excellent job of bringing Matilda to life with her beautiful writing. The story is strikingly brought to life, with a strong, fascinating, and relatable protagonist. Matilda is a character that keeps you hooked to the very last page, and you will find yourself rooting for her throughout the novel. Another Carol McGrath triumph, The Stolen Crown is an engaging story that blends historical fact with fiction with superb skill. Carol McGrath has done an excellent job of balancing the two, creating a novel that is both informative and entertaining. This is the way to teach history! I was swept up in this rollicking tale of a wronged woman who refuses to let her circumstances define her. The Stolen Crown is a must-read for anyone who loves medieval history, historical fiction, or a captivating story that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 196 x 131 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472297341