Cecily

Name: Cecily
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241990971
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An epic feminist retelling of the War of the Roses

By Annie Garthwaite

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Cecily by Annie Garthwaite is a gripping historical fiction novel that delves into the tumultuous life of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. Set during the Wars of the Roses, the story explores her power, ambition, and influence in a male-dominated world as she navigates the complexities of loyalty, family, and ambition, shaping England's future.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by powerful female figures navigating the turbulent landscape of 15th-century England. This historical fiction offers a vivid exploration of ambition, resilience, and the intricate dynamics of power, bringing to life a story filled with political manoeuvring and personal strength.

Cecily

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Cecily

Wife. Mother. Politician. Traitor. Fighter. Survivor.

Rebellion?
The word is a spark. They can start a fire with it, or smother it in their fingertips. She chooses to start a fire.

You are born high, but marry a traitor's son. You bear him twelve children, carry his cause and bury his past.

You play the game, against enemies who wish you ashes. Slowly, you rise.

You are Cecily.

But when the king who governs you proves unfit, what then?

Loyalty or treason - death may follow both. The board is set. Time to make your first move.

Told through the eyes of its greatest unknown protagonist, this astonishing debut plunges you into the closed bedchambers and bloody battlefields of the first days of the Wars of the Roses.

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Reviews praise Cecily as a gripping and vivid portrayal of a formidable 15th-century figure, brought to life through vigorous prose. The novel is lauded for reclaiming the story of a powerful, yet often forgotten woman, drawing comparisons to works by renowned authors like Hilary Mantel. Critics regard it as an extraordinary achievement, highlighting Annie Garthwaite's narrative skill in crafting a compelling and immersive historical novel.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241990971

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Annie Garthwaite grew up in a working-class community in the north-east of England. She studied English at the University of Wales before embarking on a thirty-year international business career. In 2017 she returned to her first love, books, and set out to write the story of a woman she had always felt drawn to- Cecily Neville. This became her debut novel, Cecily.