‘The Betrothed Sister is like one of its own rich embroideries, cut from the cloth of history and stitched with strange and passionate lives’ EMMA DARWIN
The final instalment in Carol McGrath’s captivating The Daughters of Hastings trilogy!
‘This is a brilliantly crafted novel by an author who allows readers to build considerable empathy with the characters’ 5* Reader review
‘… full of fascinating period detail. The story is gripping and the characters are well drawn and interesting… cannot recommend them highly enough‘ 5* Reader review
‘Another excellent historical novel from this author’ 5* Reader review
‘This is a brilliant story about the strength of women who we have seldom heard of’ 5* Reader review
‘Fascinating and very enjoyable and interesting‘ 5* Reader review
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September 1068.
Thea, also known as Gytha, the elder daughter of King Harold II, travels with her brothers and grandmother into exile carrying revenge in her heart. She is soon betrothed to a prince of Kiev. Will her betrothal and marriage bring her happiness, as she confronts enemies from inside and outside Russian territories? Will she prove herself the courageous princess she surely is, win her princely husband’s respect and establish her independence in a society protective towards its women?
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'A beautifully woven tale of an exiled princess’s quest for happiness. Compelling and convincing, the medieval world is brought vividly to life.'
The Betrothed Sister is like one of its own rich embroideries, cut from the cloth of history and stitched with strange and passionate lives
A beautifully woven tale of an exiled princess's quest for happiness. Compelling and convincing, the medieval world is brought vividly to life
What happened to the family of King Harold after William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings? Carol McGrath has delved into one of history's forgotten footnotes and come up with the astonishing story of Thea, the exiled English princess destined for Russian royalty. An enthralling tale, told with elegance and sympathy.
