Queen by Right by Anne Easter Smith

Title: Queen By Right Author: Anne Easter Smith Genre: Fiction (Historical / English / Medieval) Publisher/Publication Date : Touchstone (5/3/11) Source: Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours Rating: Liked. Did I finish?: Yes! One-sentence summary: The life of a young noblewoman who witnesses some of the most tumultuous events in medieval Europe, from Jeanne d'Arc to court intrigue around Henry VI to her own family's claim to the English throne. Reading Challenges: British Books , Historical Fiction Do I like the cover?: Yes. While it does have the 'chopped head' figure so common on historical novel covers, the layout is interesting and enjoyably accurate to the novel! The castle featured is Raby Castle, where the heroine Cecily was born, and the falcon on the woman's arm refers directly to a handful of scenes from the novel. I'm reminded of...: Margaret George, Anya Seton, Alison Weir First line : A scream pierced Cecily'