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 . . . Ned Ferryman
inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings 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. Recklessly Livia drags her son
Matthew and his foster mothers Alinor and Alys into a plot to save the queen from Monmouth’s
invasion and Matthew is rewarded with the Manor of Foulmire: on the tidelands where Ned
Alinor and Alys had once scraped a poor living. Suddenly Alinor is lady of the manor as Ned
marches into the last battle between the royalists and commoners hoping for a new dawn for
freedom. A compelling and powerful story of political intrigue and personal ambition set
between the palaces of London the tidelands of Foulmire 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…' 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 . . . ' Adele Parks Platinum Magazine
