'Arnopp is one of those writers who can make history come alive.'

October 1485
Richard III is dead. With the English crown finally in his possession, Henry Tudor’s reign is hindered by continuing unrest.

While the king is plagued with uprisings and pretenders to his throne, Margaret in her capacity as The King’s Mother oversees the running of his court.

The warring houses of York and Lancaster are united but as the royal nursery fills with children Margaret’s expectation of perfect harmony begins to disintegrate.

As quickly as Henry dispatches those whose move against him, new conflicts arise and, dogged by deceit and the harrowing shadow of death, Margaret realises that her time for peace has not yet come.

Intrigue, treason and distrust blights the new Tudor dynasty, challenging Margaret’s strength of character and her steadfast faith in God.

The King’s Mother is the third and final book in The Beaufort Chronicles, tracing the life of Margaret Beaufort.

Continuing from The Beaufort Bride.

As the struggle between York and Lancaster continues, Margaret Beaufort fights for admittance to the court of the victorious Edward IV of York and his unpopular queen, Elizabeth Woodville.

The old king and his heir are dead, York now rules over England and the royal nursery is full.

But Edward and Elizabeth’s magnificent court hides a dark secret, a deception that threatens the security of the English throne … and all who lust after it.

In 1483, with the untimely death of King Edward IV, Margaret finds herself at the heart of chain of events that threaten the supremacy of York, and will change England forever.

'This is a richly drawn novel. The historical figures walk off the page' - The Coffee Pot Book Club
Winner of the Coffee Pot Book Club Gold Book of the Year Award 2018

As King Henry VI slips into insanity and England teeters on the brink of civil war, a child is married to the mad king's brother. Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond, takes his child bride into Wales; a land of strife and strangers.
At Caldicot Castle and Lamphey Palace Margaret must acquire the dignity of a Countess and, despite her tender years, produce Richmond with a son and heir.
While Edmund battles to restore the king's peace, Margaret quietly supports his quest; but it is a quest fraught with danger.
As the friction between York and Lancaster intensifies, 14-year-old Margaret, now widowed, turns for protection to her brother-in-law, Jasper Tudor. At his stronghold in Pembroke, two months after her husband's death, Margaret gives birth to a son whom she names Henry, after her cousin the king.
The Beaufort Bride traces Margaret's early years from her nursery days at Bletsoe Castle to the birth of her only son in 1457 at Pembroke Castle. Her story continues book 2 & 3.

It is late autumn of 1798 and Darcy and Elizabeth are married at last and living at Pemberley in love and harmony. Life is wonderful. The future holds exciting possibilities and Elizabeth’s extended family will soon arrive for Christmas. What could conceivably go wrong?

But Elizabeth suddenly receives a letter warning of possible harm to her and her family at the hands of a former resident of Longbourn. And once the family have arrived, unnerving incidents start to build up.

As winter sets in, Darcy strives to find a solution.

What are the motives of the ill-wisher and can he or she ultimately be found so as to face the proper punishment? And can the worst disaster be averted?

Reviewers said:

This was a very good read

An easy-read sequel with a surprising whodunnit mystery

Gorgeous . A very satisfying read. Reminded me of the PD James book Death at Pemberley. But this one is better.

I love P&P and have read a number of spinoffs, but I think this series is one of the best.

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Elizabeth Bennet enjoys a lively six months before Netherfield Park is let at last. She is appalled to learn that a pregnant teenage kitchen maid, Alice, was dismissed from Longbourn House eight or nine years earlier with no thought for her welfare or that of her unborn child.

She approaches the recently arrived, handsome, young rector of Longbourn parish, Mr Wilde, who agrees to assist her in secret. Their apparently clandestine association is noticed and misinterpreted by some.

Meanwhile, to secure the family’s future, Mr Bennet embarks on a complicated, high-risk scheme which is ultimately in danger of spiralling out of control.

Father’s and daughter’s separate manoeuvres inevitably clash, stoked up by a jealous mischief-maker, as the summer races inexorably towards Michaelmas of 1797 when a young man of large fortune named Bingley first enters the neighbourhood.

Readers said:

I loved this book and found it exceeded expectations.

I am immensely impressed. Jane would have b

His name is Yono. He is a brilliant alien from Mars who crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 1962 during the height of the Cold War. He is taken to the mysterious Area 51 in Nevada and finds himself in American hands. What do the Americans want from him? And how will it affect history? Find out when you read Earthia Cold War, an alternative history novel that reads and feels like a Hollywood flick from the 1980s and ’90s.

While her husband, Sherlock Holmes, is off playing detective in London, Irene Adler finds herself having to turn investigator when her friend Renata becomes the prime suspect in the attempted murder of her husband, Luigi Amato.

How can she refute the testimony of a reliable eyewitness, even though her heart tells her that Renata is innocent? What she needs is tangible evidence, and she's willing to do what she must to obtain it.

When Sherlock finally arrives on the scene, Irene seeks his counsel, and he agrees to assist with her investigation. However, their relationship is called into question by Irene's dear friend Sophia, who is not overly fond of Irene's husband nor approving of the way in which they conduct their marriage. Will Irene be able to prove her friend Renata's innocence, or is there a more tangled web of deception at play? And will Sophia's misgivings regarding her marriage bear unfortunate fruit?

In the spirit of the holiday and a wish for familial harmony, Irene Adler persuades her detective husband to invite his brother Mycroft to Christmas Luncheon. Holmes had cut ties with his brother when he discovered the machinations Mycroft employed that drove Sherlock and Adler apart for four years. He isn't really sure this reunion is a great idea, but he can deny his wife nothing.

Of course, they can't tell the children that Mycroft is to them, as that would entail learning that their father is the celebrated detective when they know him simply as Lucca Sapor. And just when they think things may be going better than expected, ghosts from the past crop up in unexpected ways and threaten to ruin the holidays for everyone.

Beginning in 1468, a young maid at Middleham castle meets the teenage Richard Duke of Gloucester and falls in love. A tale of love, loss, duty, desire and death set in tranquil Wensleydale amidst the turbulent times of the Wars of the Roses.

In 1030 C.E., Cnute, king of England, Denmark, and Norway, sends Harald, his middle son, to the Kingdom of Dublin to meet with his Norse-Irish allies. Harald’s mission is to coordinate an invasion of the northern Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd, to replace King Rhydderch who is growing too powerful on England’s borders. Harald is reluctant to be involved in affairs of state, but agrees to go, even though his beloved wife, Selia, is unwell. Harald tells Selia he will not have to take part in the fighting.
While she waits for Harald to return, Selia and her friend Gudrun befriend a young and attractive gleeman (poet-minstrel). When the gleeman is accused of a crime, Selia seeks witnesses in his defence.
Harald becomes involved in a conflict with Dublin’s neighbour, and to appease the king of Dublin, he commits to leading their combined forces in the attack on Wales.

Charlotte Sapori has led a wonderful life, safely tucked in the bosom of her family. Her mother, Irene Adler, is a renowned opera singer, while her father, lucca Sapori, does important government work that frequently takes him away from them. Charlotte is close to her older brother Nicco, and they are both doted on by their parents. All is well until her mother receives an unexpected diagnosis, which shakes the family to its core.

Knowing herself to be dying, Adler confesses to Charlotte things that have long been kept from her, telling her to find and read her diary. A distressed Lucca Sapori tells his daughter to read his as well. And by the way, Lucca Sapori is not his real name. In fact, she may have heard that him-he is actually the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes.

Charlotte finds both diaries and plunges into the hidden world of Irene Adler and Sherlock Holmes, as she discovers what brought them together and how they managed to stay together for thirty years.

In Georgian London and pre-revolutionary Paris, William Wynne Ryland is a brilliant engraver. The British King, George III and Queen Charlotte demand his services. The French have other plans for him. His only choice is to seek his fortune in a shadow world of spies and sharp-dealers.

A life of ease and plenty is just out of reach. One high-risk venture follows another. Paper
money has its temptations, but forgery is a hanging crime. Will his talents lead to
riches or to the scaffold?

The King's Engraver is inspired by the life story of a supremely talented man at the heart of a louche art world. William weaves his way between fearful threats of invasion and the promise of fortunes to be made where art and money meet.This novel fills in the gaps between the historical evidence to draw out the emotional force that drives William towards a destiny that belies the promise of his glittering career.
Enjoy this tale of one man and two cities, featuring an international cast of character