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A Marriage of Fortune

By: Anne O'Brien
Narrated by: Anne O'Brien, Jilly Bond
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'A compelling tale of a family caught up in the turmoil of the Wars of the Roses... Be warned: it's dangerously addictive' TRACY BORMAN

England. 1469.

A fortunate marriage will change history.
A scandal could destroy everything...

Margaret Paston, matriarch of the Paston family, knows that a favourable match for one of her unruly daughters is the only way to survive the loss of their recently acquired Caister Castle. But as the War of the Roses rages on, dangerous enemies will threaten even her best laid plans.

Margery Paston, her eldest daughter, has always strived to uphold the Paston name and do her mother proud. But when she loses her heart to a man below her station, she must make a terrible choice: will she betray her family and risk everything for a chance at true love?

Anne Haute, first cousin to the Queen, is embroiled in a longstanding betrothal to Sir John Paston, the eldest son and heir to the Paston seat. But despite his promises, Anne can't help but doubt that he will ever keep his word and make her his wife...

In the midst of civil war, each of these women must decide: Head or heart? Love or duty? Reputation- or scandal?

Praise for A Marriage of Fortune:

'Anne O'Brien gets right inside the heads of her medieval characters!' JOANNA HICKSON

'Magnificently researched... an enthralling story of strong women and advantageous marriages. I was completely hooked!' CLARE MARCHANT

A beautifully researched novel told with understanding, subtlety and a deft touch. Time travel at its best' JOANNA COURTNEY

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A Marriage of Fortune

Absolutely awesome. Thoroughly enjoyed this book & could not wait for next instalment,, didn’t want it to finish..

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Great

Excellent, interesting story, well researched. Compelling narration. Very enjoyable. Would recommend to history lovers. Brilliant

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Beautifully written. Engaging

Well researched, engaging, a remarkable portrayal of life during the Wars of the Roses. Fiction, but based on actual people, it's hard to stop listening.

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What a marvellous use of the Paston letters

Anne O Brien has written another brilliant historical novel based on the Paston letters. What times and what intrigues. Cleverly done and so well read by Gilly Bond.

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Overacted, headache inducing drival

I wonder if the authors have any say in who is chosen to read their books for publication? Surely it can’t be so with this combination, for in the 605 books in my library with Audible, this is the first that kept me listening for a few chapters to see if it really was as nails down a blackboard bad as I was hearing it. No, it got worse. I think the narrator thought ‘Gone with the Wind’ was a dull little affair and she would make up for it with tits, teeth and tiaras in this one. Just don’t.

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