Free (Kindle/Kobo/iTunes UK) The Agincourt Bride [Pre-Tudor Historical Drama Novel]

ATDrake · 11-17-2014, 07:54 AM

The Agincourt Bride by Joanna Hickson is her 15th-century historical literary drama novel, 1st in a duology based upon the life of Catherine de Valois (Wikipedia) who was wife to both Henry V of England and Owen Tudor (not at the same time, though), this installment focused on the events leading up to and surrounding her first marriage, told from the perspective of her loyal nursemaid, free courtesy of publisher HarperCollins' uncollinated Harper imprint.

The blurb likens this to popular dramatic historical novelist Philippa Gregory, if you happen to be a fan of her style.

Currently free, probably for the next week @ Amazon UK, & Kobo (most likely only available to the UK) & iTunes UK and will likely also drop @ B&N UK in another few days (linked for your price-drop check convenience) if the typical pattern of HC UK multi-store freebie-ization holds.

Unlikely to cross the pond, as we've a had a very low transmigration rate for HarperCollins UK freebies to date.

And this has been the selected 3rd (non-repeat) free ebook thread of the day.

Because the late Tudor era of England is one of my favourites to read about in both fiction and non-, and this is basically pre-Tudor setup (#2 completing the duology is indeed named The Tudor Bride).

Enjoy!

Description
The critically acclaimed story of the queen who founded the Tudor dynasty, told through the eyes of her loyal nursemaid. Perfect for fans of Philipa Gregory.

Her beauty fuelled a war.
Her courage captured a king.
Her passion would launch the Tudor dynasty.

When her own first child is tragically still-born, the young Mette is pressed into service as a wet-nurse at the court of the mad king, Charles VI of France. Her young charge is the princess, Catherine de Valois, caught up in the turbulence and chaos of life at court.

Mette and the child forge a bond, one that transcends Mette’s lowly position.

But as Catherine approaches womanhood, her unique position seals her fate as a pawn between two powerful dynasties. Her brother, The Dauphin and the dark and sinister, Duke of Burgundy will both use Catherine to further the cause of France.

Catherine is powerless to stop them, but with the French defeat at the Battle of Agincourt, the tables turn and suddenly her currency has never been higher. But can Mette protect Catherine from forces at court who seek to harm her or will her loyalty to Catherine place her in even greater danger?

badgoodDeb · 11-18-2014, 03:55 PM

Rant, rant, protest!! Some of us Yankees are avid readers about British royalty too! I demand a freebie over here! Sigh. So I've downloaded the sample, and will probably succumb anyway, even though it's $8.

ATDrake · 11-18-2014, 04:11 PM

Well, I may or may not mention that certain UK stores which supply ebooks compatible with devices with two Os in their names seem to be a lot more lax about checking the credentials of their account holders than others, if you're willing to dance the dance of geo-restriction circumvention.

And if it turns out you really like this one enough to continue with the 2nd, they'd still be getting your money for that. If not, HC will probably put up some kind of money-saving omnibus bundle of the duology at some point in the future.

Now also dropped to free @ B&N UK, by the way (linkage in OP). It turns out this is the iTunes UK store's featured Free Book of the Week, so it should be good until next Monday.

11-17-2014, 07:54 AM	#1
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Free (Kindle/Kobo/iTunes UK) The Agincourt Bride [Pre-Tudor Historical Drama Novel] The Agincourt Bride by Joanna Hickson is her 15th-century historical literary drama novel, 1st in a duology based upon the life of Catherine de Valois (Wikipedia) who was wife to both Henry V of England and Owen Tudor (not at the same time, though), this installment focused on the events leading up to and surrounding her first marriage, told from the perspective of her loyal nursemaid, free courtesy of publisher HarperCollins' uncollinated Harper imprint. The blurb likens this to popular dramatic historical novelist Philippa Gregory, if you happen to be a fan of her style. Currently free, probably for the next week @ Amazon UK, & Kobo (most likely only available to the UK) & iTunes UK and will likely also drop @ B&N UK in another few days (linked for your price-drop check convenience) if the typical pattern of HC UK multi-store freebie-ization holds. Unlikely to cross the pond, as we've a had a very low transmigration rate for HarperCollins UK freebies to date. And this has been the selected 3rd (non-repeat) free ebook thread of the day. Because the late Tudor era of England is one of my favourites to read about in both fiction and non-, and this is basically pre-Tudor setup (#2 completing the duology is indeed named The Tudor Bride). Enjoy! Description The critically acclaimed story of the queen who founded the Tudor dynasty, told through the eyes of her loyal nursemaid. Perfect for fans of Philipa Gregory. Her beauty fuelled a war. Her courage captured a king. Her passion would launch the Tudor dynasty. When her own first child is tragically still-born, the young Mette is pressed into service as a wet-nurse at the court of the mad king, Charles VI of France. Her young charge is the princess, Catherine de Valois, caught up in the turbulence and chaos of life at court. Mette and the child forge a bond, one that transcends Mette’s lowly position. But as Catherine approaches womanhood, her unique position seals her fate as a pawn between two powerful dynasties. Her brother, The Dauphin and the dark and sinister, Duke of Burgundy will both use Catherine to further the cause of France. Catherine is powerless to stop them, but with the French defeat at the Battle of Agincourt, the tables turn and suddenly her currency has never been higher. But can Mette protect Catherine from forces at court who seek to harm her or will her loyalty to Catherine place her in even greater danger? Last edited by ATDrake; 11-17-2014 at 08:01 AM. Reason: Superfluous ampersand.

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11-18-2014, 03:55 PM	#2
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,542 Karma: 64201357 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Rant, rant, protest!! Some of us Yankees are avid readers about British royalty too! I demand a freebie over here! Sigh. So I've downloaded the sample, and will probably succumb anyway, even though it's $8.

11-18-2014, 04:11 PM	#3
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Well, I may or may not mention that certain UK stores which supply ebooks compatible with devices with two Os in their names seem to be a lot more lax about checking the credentials of their account holders than others, if you're willing to dance the dance of geo-restriction circumvention. And if it turns out you really like this one enough to continue with the 2nd, they'd still be getting your money for that. If not, HC will probably put up some kind of money-saving omnibus bundle of the duology at some point in the future. Now also dropped to free @ B&N UK, by the way (linkage in OP). It turns out this is the iTunes UK store's featured Free Book of the Week, so it should be good until next Monday.

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