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Many of you will remember the wonderful event with had with Annie Garthwaite when she visited Clare Church in the summer of 2022. Annie talked about and read from her debut novel Cecily.
The historical novel was based on the real Cecily Neville who had links to our town of Clare in Suffolk.
1431 is a dangerous time for a woman to be defiant. England has been fighting France for 100 years. At home, power-hungry men within a corrupt government manipulate a weak king – and name Cecily’s husband, York’s loyal duke, an enemy. As the king’s grasp on sanity weakens, plots to destroy York take root… It will take all of Cecily’s courage and cunning to save her family. But when the will to survive becomes ambition for a crown, will she risk treason to secure it? Inside closed bedchambers and upon bloody battlefields, CECILY portrays war as women fight it.
I am delighted to report that Annie tells me that our event in the church is still one of her favourite events and has asked if she may return to talk about her brand new novel – The King’s Mother, which starts 30 years later as we return to the world of Cecily Neville…
1461 – Through blood and battle Edward has gained England’s throne as king by right and conquest – eighteen years old and unstoppable.
Cecily has piloted his rise to power and stands at his shoulder now, first to claim the title King’s Mother.
But to win a throne is not to keep it and war is come again. As brother betrays brother, and trusted cousins turn treacherous, other mothers rise up to fight for other sons.
Cecily must focus her will to defeat every challenge. Wherever they come from. Whatever the cost.
For there can be only one King, and only one King’s Mother. From the Wars of the Roses to the dawn of the Tudor age, this is a story of mothers and sons; of maternal ferocity and female ambition – of all they can build and all they can destroy.
Tickets just £5.00 and include a glass of something.
Tickets available now from Harris & Harris Bookshop (cash is preferred) Call 01787 277267 or pop in to collect your ticket.
The King’s Mother will be released on 11th July and reservations are always welcome, but not necessary as we will have plenty of copies of both books.
We shall be offering a discount of £2 off the price of the £16.99 book, making it a fabulous £14.99
The historical novel was based on the real Cecily Neville who had links to our town of Clare in Suffolk.
1431 is a dangerous time for a woman to be defiant. England has been fighting France for 100 years. At home, power-hungry men within a corrupt government manipulate a weak king – and name Cecily’s husband, York’s loyal duke, an enemy. As the king’s grasp on sanity weakens, plots to destroy York take root… It will take all of Cecily’s courage and cunning to save her family. But when the will to survive becomes ambition for a crown, will she risk treason to secure it? Inside closed bedchambers and upon bloody battlefields, CECILY portrays war as women fight it.
I am delighted to report that Annie tells me that our event in the church is still one of her favourite events and has asked if she may return to talk about her brand new novel – The King’s Mother, which starts 30 years later as we return to the world of Cecily Neville…
1461 – Through blood and battle Edward has gained England’s throne as king by right and conquest – eighteen years old and unstoppable.
Cecily has piloted his rise to power and stands at his shoulder now, first to claim the title King’s Mother.
But to win a throne is not to keep it and war is come again. As brother betrays brother, and trusted cousins turn treacherous, other mothers rise up to fight for other sons.
Cecily must focus her will to defeat every challenge. Wherever they come from. Whatever the cost.
For there can be only one King, and only one King’s Mother. From the Wars of the Roses to the dawn of the Tudor age, this is a story of mothers and sons; of maternal ferocity and female ambition – of all they can build and all they can destroy.
Tickets just £5.00 and include a glass of something.
Tickets available now from Harris & Harris Bookshop (cash is preferred) Call 01787 277267 or pop in to collect your ticket.
The King’s Mother will be released on 11th July and reservations are always welcome, but not necessary as we will have plenty of copies of both books.
We shall be offering a discount of £2 off the price of the £16.99 book, making it a fabulous £14.99
Author Annie Garthwaite returns to Clare Church
25 Jul 2024, 7 p.m. for 1 hour
Author Annie Garthwaite returns to Clare Church
25 Jul 2024, 7 p.m. for 1 hour