The Chosen Queen

Critics Review

• Gripping, intriguing, romantic

  Tracy Bloom

• This is a fascinating and gripping read, I was hooked from the very first page and didn’t want to put it down. Joanna Courtney is a new talent in the world of historical fiction and one that I would highly recommend. I look forward to reading more by this fantastic author

  Bookbabblers

• A strong sense of atmosphere and place and time. I really got into the story, in fact I was so gripped by it at one point that I missed my bus. It was a really good, exciting, read. I cannot wait to read the next two books.

  Michelle Birkby, author of The House at Baker Street

• Amazing

  Miranda Dickinson

• ‘A glorious, rich, epic story of love, friendship and sacrifice which will sweep you up and transport you to another time. I absolutely loved this and can’t wait for the next book in the series’

  Rachael Lucas, author of Sealed With A Kiss and Coming Up Roses

• ‘An absorbing and emotional debut novel’

  Candis magazine

• ‘A beautifully written multi layered tale with a tremendously authentic sense of place and time . . . an epic feel . . . highly recommended’

  LizLovesBooks

• ‘The story reaches a heart-rending climax. A must read. I loved it’

  Freda Lightfoot, author of The Amber Keeper

• ‘With lovely writing and a terrific sense of narrative drive, Joanna Courtney portrays an era of change through a story about a long forgotten Queen. In The Chosen Queen, Edyth is a heroine who inhabits a convincingly re-created historical world, peopled with personalities whose lives leap from the page. Superb!

  Carol McGrath, author of The Daughters of Hastings trilogy

• An outstanding opening to this new series set to rival historical fiction heavyweights like Philippa Gregory and Susanna Dunn

  Lisareadsbooks

• Wonderful, mesmerising storytelling that had me hooked from page one, keeping me engrossed throughout the entire novel and still left desperate for more

  Reviewed the Book

• An atmospheric, vividly written book that took me on a fascinating journey into the past so much so that even after I finished the book, I am still wondering about the characters and their world. I simply cannot wait for the next book. I am hooked!

  Shaz's Book Blog

• Rich plots, fascinating characters and detailed historical events

  Compelling Reads

• ‘I loved the story and the development of Edyth’s character. . . I didn’t want it to end’

  Lavender Librarian