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Patricia Bracewell's new novel, The Price of Blood, releases February 5/15. I have a copy to giveaway AND a copy of the first book in this trilogy, Shadow on the Crown, as well!
What's it about? From the publisher, Viking Books:
"Menaced by Vikings and enemies at court, Queen Emma defends her children and her crown in a riveting medieval adventure. Readers first met Emma of Normandy in Patricia Bracewell’s gripping debut novel, Shadow on the Crown.
Unwillingly thrust into marriage to England’s King Æthelred, Emma has given the king a son and heir, but theirs has never been a happy marriage. In The Price of Blood, Bracewell returns to 1006 when a beleaguered Æthelred, still haunted by his brother’s ghost, governs with an iron fist and a royal policy that embraces murder.
As tensions escalate and enmities solidify, Emma forges alliances to protect her young son from ambitious men—even from the man she loves. In the north there is treachery brewing, and when Viking armies ravage England, loyalties are shattered and no one is safe from the sword.
Rich with intrigue, compelling personalities, and fascinating detail about a little-known period in history, The Price of Blood will captivate fans of both historical fiction and fantasy novels such as George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series."
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"Patricia Bracewell grew up in California where she taught literature and composition before embarking upon her writing career. She has always been fascinated by English history, which led to her studying Anglo-Saxon history at Downing College, Cambridge University. She has two grown sons and lives with her husband in Oakland, California."
You can find Patricia Bracewell on Twitter @PatBracewell. Pat will be tweeting out interesting #AngloSaxonFact throughout February. You can find Patricia Bracewell on Facebook as well.
Sound like a story you'd enjoy? Simply leave a comment to be entered. One reader will win a copy of both books. Open to US only, no PO boxes please. Ends Feb 7/15.
This early, pre-conquest, era is a favorite setting; and Emma is an interesting heroine. Thanks for the giveaway. I've already read the first book (will pass it along) and looking forward to book two.
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A fascinating giveaway which sounds enjoyable and intriguing. Thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a series I would enjoy.
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Love the cover!
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Wow Luanne, you are reviewing and giving to readers quite a line up of awesome new releases these days! What a wonderful opportunity this is for us! And, judging by the titles you've reviewed in the last weeks, I think your reading list is pretty near exactly aligned with the top of my book shopping wishlists! In addition to this book & Unbecoming, I refer especially to Die Again, Descent, The Jaguar's Children, and of course The Girl on the Train!
ReplyDeleteAnyway I'd be thrilled to win this great new historical fiction novel. Please count me in; if I win --> shamy at post dot harvard dot edu
Cheers,
Kara S
I'd of course be grateful for the original book in the series, which I have not yet read, too! I forgot just how much was being offered when I was drafting my original comment. --Kara S
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great read indeed, full of intrigue, action and historical detail. Thanks carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx
ReplyDeleteI love historical novels and this sounds like a good one. Thanks for the giveaway.
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It sounds like a great historical series. I would love to read both books. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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This sounds like a book I would enjoy reading.
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