Reviews
‘Impeccable research shines through in the depth of detail to pull the reader into the highs and lows of the House of York’s journeys around Fortune’s Wheel.’
Matt Lewis, author of The Survival of the Princes in the Tower
‘Vivid, thrilling, layered, stylish, The Queen’s Rival is a brilliant read.’
Carol McGrath, author of The Silken Rose
‘A compelling story of divided loyalties and family betrayals. Dramatic and highly evocative.’
Woman&Home
‘with a clever format of letters, interspersed with Chronicle newspaper reports, O’Brien manages to reinvent historical fiction by thrusting an untold story into the spotlight. A relatable protagonist, this could easily be a modern-day story of a courageous woman with a strong mind, making good’.
My Weekly
The politicking, intrigue and power play of the 15th century spring to vivid life in the hands of a historian whose immaculate research, depth of knowledge and imaginative prowess have made her one of our best and favourite historical novelists.
Pam Norfolk: Lancaster Post
‘Dramatic and highly evocative.’
Woman’s Weekly
…a clear-sighted path through the complexities of the Wars of the Roses, shown through the lens of family loyalty … with shining personalities.
Historical Novel Society
