Anne O'Brien 3 Books Collection Set - Wars of the Roses Historical Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Queen's Rival
Queen of the North
A Tapestry of Treason

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HQ

Overview
This collection brings together three sweeping novels from Anne O'Brien, each illuminating the Wars of the Roses through the eyes of a formidable woman at the center of England's fiercest dynastic struggles. The Queen's Rival follows Cecily Neville as Yorkist fortunes collapse around her family. Queen of the North traces Elizabeth Mortimer's dangerous balancing act between loyalty and rebellion. A Tapestry of Treason places Constance of York amid plots against Henry IV. Together these paperbacks offer an immersive journey through medieval England's most turbulent decades, ideal for fans of richly researched historical fiction.

About the Books
Across this set, Anne O'Brien turns overlooked medieval women into the true architects of history. In The Queen's Rival, Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, faces the collapse of the Yorkist cause after the rout at Ludford Bridge, relying on cunning, patience, and quiet influence to protect her children and preserve the family's claim to the throne. Queen of the North turns to Elizabeth Mortimer, a noblewoman whose private loyalties are tested by shifting court politics and the growing threat of rebellion in the North of England; her story shows how women navigated a world where one misstep could mean ruin for an entire household. A Tapestry of Treason centers on Constance of York, Lady Despenser, who moves from bystander to active participant in two dangerous plots against King Henry IV, weighing personal ambition against the safety of her family within the volatile Plantagenet court. Anne O'Brien's meticulous research grounds every scene in authentic period detail, favoring intimate, human moments over battlefield spectacle and giving readers a keenly felt sense of what it meant to hold power, or simply survive, as a woman in fifteenth-century England. Read together, these three paperbacks form a cohesive portrait of a turbulent era, connected by loyalty, sacrifice, and resilience. These are stories where courage is quiet, danger is constant, and every decision carries lasting consequence.

Key Benefits

• Three complete novels from Anne O'Brien in one paperback set
• Three medieval women, three perspectives on the Wars of the Roses
• Meticulously researched settings bring fifteenth-century England to life
• Character-driven storytelling for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir
• Compact paperback format, easy to gift, travel with, or shelve
• A great gift for historical fiction readers or holiday giving

Book-by-Book Guide
The Queen's Rival — Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, fights to protect her family after the Yorkist defeat at Ludford Bridge.
Queen of the North — Elizabeth Mortimer navigates court politics and the threat of rebellion in the North of England.
A Tapestry of Treason — Constance of York, Lady Despenser, becomes entangled in two plots against King Henry IV.

About the Author
Anne O'Brien is a British author of historical fiction who specializes in bringing overlooked medieval and Plantagenet women to vivid life. A former history teacher, she draws on years of research into England's dynastic conflicts to craft novels grounded in authentic period detail and emotional depth. Her books focus on the wives, mothers, and daughters who shaped events from the margins of official history, giving voice to women whose influence has often been overshadowed by the kings and warriors around them. Anne O'Brien lives on the Welsh borders, a landscape steeped in the medieval history that inspires her writing.

Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for readers who love strong women navigating danger and ambition, this set delivers three immersive escapes into medieval England. A thoughtful gift for historical fiction fans, a birthday treat, or a holiday season pick, it's equally at home as a cozy stack for summer reading or a rewarding addition to any bookshelf.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.