The King's Concubine: A Novel of Alice Perrers - Kindle edition by O'Brien, Anne. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The King's Concubine: A Novel of Alice Perrers/5(). The King’s Concubine is set during the reign of Edward III, and describes his relationship with his wife, Philippa of Hainault, and his mistress, Alice Perrers. Little is truly known about the life of Alice Perrers, and yet Anne O’Brien has woven a skilful and believable story about how, in the mid ’s, young Alice became one of the Queen’s waiting women.4/5. The spell-binding pages of The King’s Concubine invite you to enter the world of Edward III, one of England’s most powerful and charismatic monarchs. Join Alice Perrers in her astonishing journey, from a child of obscure birth to the most powerful woman in the land. Making bold choices in her life, finding enemies on all sides, risking infamy and banishment for her relationship with King Edward, Alice .
3/ stars At 17 years old, Alice Perrers became the mistress of King Edward III as his wife ailed with a debilitating illness. In The King's Concubine, Anne O'Brien brings to life the mystery of Alice and the real woman behind the rumours and the false accusations made against her. The Kings Concubine by Anne OBrien. A child born in the plague year of, abandoned and raised within the oppressive walls of a convent, Alice Perrers refused to take the veil. Buy The King's Concubine First edition by Anne O'Brien (ISBN:) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible. The Kingâ s Concubine by Anne O'Brien Author:Anne O'Brien [O'Brien, Anne], Date: J,Views: 86 The news that trickled in over the coming months was not good. In the north King Charles of France had learned from past mistakes and refused to be drawn into battle against a major force. Knolles, increasingly vilified, lost.
The King’s Concubine is set during the reign of Edward III, and describes his relationship with his wife, Philippa of Hainault, and his mistress, Alice Perrers. Little is truly known about the life of Alice Perrers, and yet Anne O’Brien has woven a skilful and believable story about how, in the mid ’s, young Alice became one of the Queen’s waiting women. This is the first book I've read by Anne O'Brien and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Historical fiction is my favourite genre and this certainly didn't disappoint. The story is written through Alice Perrers' eyes. An orphan, brought up by Nuns, who went on to become the Mistress of Edward III. King's Concubine by Anne O'Brien Seller Ergodebooks Published Condition Good Edition New edition ISBN Item Price $.
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