The forgotten story of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. A strong woman who claimed the throne for her family in a time of warA compelling story of divided loyalties and family betrayals. Dramatic and highly evocative Woman & HomeOne family united by blood. Torn apart by warEngland, 1459: Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, is embroiled in a plot to topple the weak-minded King Henry VI from the throne. But when the Yorkists are defeated at the Battle of Ludford Bridge, Cecilys family flee and abandon her to face a marauding Lancastrian army on her own.Cecily can only watch as her lands are torn apart and divided up by the ruthless Queen Marguerite. From the towers of her prison in Tonbridge Castle, the Duchess begins to spin a web of deceit one that will eventually lead to treason, to the fall of King Henry VI, and to her eldest son being crowned King Edward IV.This is a story of heartbreak, ambition and treachery, of one womans quest to claim the throne during the violence and tragedy of the Wars of the Roses.Praise for Anne OBrien:One of the best writers around she outdoes even Philippa Gregory The SunOBrien is a terrific story teller Daily TelegraphOBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale The TimesA gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue Woman & HomeThe characters are larger than life and the author a compulsive storyteller Sunday Express[A] fast-paced historical novel Good HousekeepingThis book has everything royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics CosmopolitanOBriens page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times WomanA gripping historical drama BellaHistorical fiction at its best Candis