Queens at War

The breadth and depth of Weir’s knowledge, however lightly she might wear it, are staggering – this is the kind of book every historian wishes they had written... Weir manages to make this well-trodden ground feel new, and achingly human. * TLS *
Alison Weir brings her series on England’s medieval queens to a triumphant conclusion by showcasing the lives of five very different women who wore the consort’s crown. Love, lust, betrayal, treason, witchcraft, war, loss, despair … it’s all here, brought enthrallingly to life by Weir’s meticulous research and her eye for detail” -- Catherine Hanley, author of LIONESSHART
A gripping new account of England's medieval queens that brings a dazzling cast of characters vividly to life. These are women who broke the mould, wielding power not just as the wives of kings but in their own right, and in doing so changing the course of English history forever. This is history and storytelling at their absolute best. -- Tracy Borman, author of ELIZABETH'S WOMEN
The breadth and depth of Weir’s knowledge, however lightly she might wear it, are staggering – this is the kind of book every historian wishes they had written * Times Literary Supplement *