This is the true story of Aethelflaed, the ‘Lady of the Mercians’, daughter of Alfred the Great. She was the only female leader of an Anglo-Saxon kingdom.
Born into the royal house of Wessex at the height of the Viking wars, she is sent to her aunt in Mercia as a foster-child, only to return home when the Vikings overrun Mercia. In Wessex, she witnesses another Viking attack and this compounds her fear of the enemy.
She falls in love with a Mercian lord but is heartbroken to be given as bride to the ruler of Mercia to seal the alliance between the two Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
She must learn to subjugate her feelings for her first love, overcome her indifference to her husband and win the hearts of the Mercians who despise her as a foreigner and twice make an attempt on her life.
When her husband falls ill and is incapacitated, she has to learn to rule and lead an army in his stead. Eventually she must fight to save her adopted Mercia from the Vikings and, ultimately, her own brother. To Be A Queen was Long-listed for HNSIndie Book of the Year 2016 and has been awarded an indie BRAG Gold Medallion.
Annie is giving away one signed paperback copy. To enter the draw, leave a comment below and don't forget to include your contact details. (Draw open internationally. Closes at midnight June 19th Central Pacific time)
Would love to win this book! It looks like an amazing read. Thank you for the chance. jman1885@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteHi Annie! I would also like to win To Be A Queen! Aethelfaed's story looks fascinating! Thanks you :)
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ReplyDeleteI would love to win - I have never hear of Aethelfaed story and I think it would be amazing!
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I would love to win and would treasure a signed copy of To Be A Queen.
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I've been really getting into historical fiction about the Saxons, especially loving reading about the women of the time, such strong women. Would love to win this copy and read the voice of Aethelflaed resonate from the pages and brought to life.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing read! Would love to win! My email address is : mrsjilliangrey@gmail.com Thanks Annie
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Have often looked down on Llangorse lake from the top of the Sugarloaf. Would like to know more about its history. jamesburke.confidentialagent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteKeep an eye out - on Sat 18th there will be a blog piece here, all about the attack on Llangorse
DeleteThis would be a fascinating introduction to this period of history for me. Would love to win this! Thank you for the opportunity to try. ljr.larson@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteWould love to win your book. I thoroughly enjoyed your FB post about her history and that has whetted my appetite for your book. Thank you in advance. debracadabra1 at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this fabulous book
ReplyDeleteSerendipity leads me here at just the right time. I learned of Aethelflaed from the recent bbc article on the anniversary of her death which in turn led me to mention her on my own blog. I'd noted your book as one to seek out. A reply on my post led me to your piece on the attack on Llangorse which I would never have seen otherwise - and reinforced the need to read the book! So here I am, hoping for a signed copy. But if not, I'll be getting it anyway :-)
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