A Description of My Novel, THE QUEEN’S PAWN

Monday, September 14th, 2009 | Once It Is Sold, The Writing Life

 

The Queen’s Pawn by Christy English

Princess Alais of France travels to England to marry Richard the Lionhearted, the son of King Henry II, armed only with her dowry, the valuable Vexin. When Alais arrives in the land of her father’s enemies, she is welcomed by the beautiful and powerful queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor, the richest and most influential woman in Europe, sees a kindred soul in the young French princess. Intrigued by the girl’s strength and fire, Eleanor adopts Alais as her protégée, teaching the girl what it takes to be a woman of power in a world of men. But Eleanor and Alais’ love for each other is threatened when the capricious and imperious King Henry meets the lovely young princess. Fascination with the king draws Alais deep into political intrigue, and she soon discovers what Eleanor is prepared to do to retain her position as queen. Alais, the one-time pawn, takes ruthless action of her own, as the two women become rivals both for the king’s love and the throne of England itself.

The Queen’s Pawn has been bought by New American Library, an imprint of Penguin. It will come into the marketplace in the spring of 2010.

5 Comments to A Description of My Novel, THE QUEEN’S PAWN

Marianne Nubel
June 8, 2009

It sounds absolutely fascinating, I can’t wait to read it!

JamesD
June 11, 2009

Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting

Mary Grace Bertulfo
June 15, 2009

Christy, we met at last weekend’s HNS Conference (Sun morning at the coffee cups!). You were so generous with sharing your stories of how QUEEN’S PAWN came into existence. Thanks so much for your time and generosity of spirit. Wishing you much success and joy in creativity.

~ Mary Grace Bertulfo

Chad Pearson
July 17, 2009

I went searching for you after seeing a picture of you on a friend’s facebook page and, what do you know, here you are. I can’t wait to see how all of your talent manifests itself in The Queen’s Pawn. I hope you are doing well!

Warm Regards,

Chad Pearson
chad@chadpearson.com

Jackie (Sloop) Limmer
July 27, 2009

Christy, I’m so happy to hear about your new book coming out soon! I saw your picture on facebook and read about the new book there in some other folks messages. I will definitely be getting a copy, can’t wait! Take care, Jackie Sloop Limmer

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