The new historical novel from Philippa Gregory the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands
and Dark Tides. In a divided country power and loyalty conquer all… It is 1685 and England is
on the brink of a renewed civil war against the Stuart kings with many families bitterly
divided. Alinor now a successful businesswoman has been coaxed by the manipulative Livia to
save Queen Mary from the coming siege. The rewards are life-changing: the family could return
to their beloved Tidelands and Alinor could rule where she was once lower than a servant.
Inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings Ned Ferryman returns from America
with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising against roman catholic King James. As Ned
swears loyalty to the charismatic Duke of Monmouth he discovers a new and unexpected love
Meanwhile Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a terrified court. Her survival and that of
the Stuart kings is in the balance and only a clever and dangerous gamble can save them… A
compelling and powerful story of political intrigue and personal ambition set between the
palaces of London the tidelands of Fowlmire and the shores of Barbados. Praise for Dawnlands:
‘This sprawling epic addition to the series will delight Gregory’s many fans' The Times
‘Fast-paced gripping and meticulously researched the latest novel from Philippa Gregory is
historical fiction at its best…Few authors bring history to life like Philippa Gregory and her
vivid descriptions of 17th century life give readers a ringside seat at the action' Daily
Express 'Spellbinding’ Woman’s Own ‘I love falling into a Philippa Gregory novel her vibrant
take on historical events always brings past eras alive…This has drama aplenty with the fear of
execution for treason deportation and imposter Princes the rewards and dangers presented are
colossal and exciting. This epic story follows a family from one end of the old empire to
another as they try to find a place in a new world' Adele Parks Platinum Magazine Praise for
Tidelands and Dark Tides: 'Gregory is an experienced storyteller and doesn’t let you down.
Tidelands is a gripping and intelligent portrait of a woman fighting to survive in a hostile
world' THE TIMES ‘The first in a planned series . . . The author crafts her material with
effortless ease. Her grasp of social mores is brilliant the love story rings true and the
research is as ever of the highest calibre' Elizabeth Buchan Daily Mail ‘Vivid and beguiling
– Philippa Gregory at her best’ woman&home 'A compelling novel that shines a light on the
struggles of 17th century women' Daily Mirror 'The novel's power lies in Gregory's evocative
portrayal of the tidelands and the everyday lives of those who are bound to them' Sunday
Express 'Philippa Gregory returns with an English Civil War novel that excels in everything she
does best. Historical events are written with breathless immediacy keeping the reader
enthralled even if they know the outcome. She pays close attention to the plight of women in
the past so often unchanged despite men's wars and gives them a voice . . . Fans will not be
disappointed' Alys Key The i 'Shines a light on the struggles of 17th century women . . . If
this novel is the first sign of what's to come then readers are in for a treat' Emma Lee-Potter
Daily Express
