Book 1

Royal Road to Fotheringay

by Jean Plaidy

Published September 1966

From the pen of international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy comes a rare insight in to the complicated and passionate emotions of Mary Queen of Scots - hers is a tale of love, romance, politics, plotting and bloody murder... Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory.

'This must surely rank best,...

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Book 2

Courting Her Highness

by Jean Plaidy

Published October 1966

A private battle rages at court for the affections of a childless queen, who must soon name her successor—and thus determine the future of the British Empire.
 
It is the beginning of the eighteenth century and William of Orange is dying. Soon Anne is crowned queen, but to...

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Book 3

The Murder in the Tower

by Jean Plaidy

Published December 1964
The dashing Robert Carr is a well-known favorite of King James I. After attracting his attention by falling from a horse in the tiltyard, Robert rises quickly through the ranks. But when the cunning and beautiful Frances Howard comes to court, a very dangerous liaison changes everything.
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Book 4

The Three Crowns

by Jean Plaidy

Published October 1965

Captivating in its historical detail, lush and sweeping in its scope, and unforgettable in its dramatic depiction of relationships between monarchs and families, The Three Crowns is the singular story of the only joint sovereigns in British history. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory.

'Plaidy has brought the past to...

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Book 5

Royal Sisters

by Jean Plaidy

Published 1 January 2011
Two sisters change the course of a nation by forsaking the King—their own father.
 
England is on the verge of revolution. Antagonized by the Catholicism of King James II, the people plot to drive him from the throne. But at the heart of the plot is a deep...Read more

Book 6

The Captive Queen of Scots

by Jean Plaidy

Published October 1967

Fans of Philippa Gregory will love this beautifully evocative and atmospheric novel from international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy. Two powerful female cousins finally end their battle for England's crown...Who will be the victor?

'Paints a fresh and vivid picture...truly impressive in its breadth of canvas' -- Sunday Times
'These...

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Book 7

The Loves of Charles II

by Jean Plaidy

Published 1 January 2005
From princesses to country girls to actresses…the loves of Charles II come to life.

Ten years after Charles I was deposed and executed, his son, Charles II, regains the throne after many years in exile. Charles is determined not only to restore the monarchy but also to revive...Read more

Book 8

The Haunted Sisters

by Jean Plaidy

Published May 1966

Two sisters change the course of a nation by forsaking the King-their own father.

England is on the verge of revolution. Antagonized by the Catholicism of King James II, the people plot to drive him from the throne. But at the heart of the plot is a deep betrayal: the...

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The Wandering Prince

by Jean Plaidy

Published 31 August 1966

Fans of Philippa Gregory will love this captivating journey back in time from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy. Kings in exile, unrequited passion, courtly intrigue and secrets - what more could you want?

'Jean Plaidy's strength as a popular writer is again shown...solid, enjoyable.' -- Daily Mirror

'Outstanding'...

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Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord

by Jean Plaidy

Published December 1957

Here multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy brings to life the various loves and political losses of one of our most amorous Kings. Fans of Philippa Gregory will be hooked from page one...

'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting.' -- Observer
'Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama.' -- New...

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Historical romance at its very best: fans of Philippa Gregory will love this captivating journey back in time from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy.

'Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity' - Guardian

'These books are page-turners; they offer a...

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