The Rose of Embers

Isolde, an earl’s illegitimate daughter, was sold to a brothel after her family’s rebellion. Rescued by Prince Richard, she became his mistress, fled to give birth in hiding, then was found again. Her nurse’s death drove her to learn statecraft. When Richard died from a poisoned arrow, she seized regency as queen. But her greatest battle for the crown has yet to be fought.

Isolde, an earl’s illegitimate daughter, was sold to a brothel after her family’s rebellion. Rescued by Prince Richard, she became his mistress, fled to give birth in hiding, then was found again. Her nurse’s death drove her to learn statecraft. When Richard died from a poisoned arrow, she seized regency as queen. But her greatest battle for the crown has yet to be fought.