Queen High

Name: Queen High
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SKU: 9781529412079
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Thrilling dystopian follow up to WIDOWLAND

By C J Carey

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Summary

Queen High by C J Carey is set in a dystopian alternate history where Britain is under authoritarian rule. The story follows the journey of a woman who works for the oppressive government but begins to question her beliefs and the regime itself. As she becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue and personal discovery, she's forced to confront the realities of power and her role in a controlled society.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by alternate history mixed with suspenseful intrigue. Set in a dystopian Britain where censorship and control dominate society, it offers a complex narrative about resistance, power dynamics, and unexpected alliances. This gripping tale will captivate fans of speculative fiction and those who appreciate stories of courage against oppressive regimes.

Queen High

Thrilling dystopian fiction from the acclaimed author of Widowland. Perfect for fans of Margaret Atwood.

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A GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH AND FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

Britain, with the wrong Queen.

1955. Britain remains a Protectorate of Germany. The assassination of the Leader on British soil provoked violent retribution and intensified repression of British citizens, particularly women. Now, more than ever, the Protectorate is a place of surveillance and isolation—a land of spies.

The royal family has been usurped, and the widowed Queen Wallis reigns in their place. Yet some citizens hold out hope that Elizabeth may one day return.

Rose Ransom marvels that she's even alive. A mere woman, her role in the Leader's death has been miraculously overlooked. Her work now focuses on the outlawed subject of Poetry, a form of writing that transmits subversive meanings. Therefore, all Poetry is banned and Rose is appointed a Poet Hunter.

President Eisenhower is to make a state visit to Britain, and Rose is tasked with visiting Queen Wallis to brief her. She finds Wallis in a state of paranoia, desperate to return to her American homeland. She claims she has a secret document so explosive that it will blow the Protectorate apart—should she dare to reveal it.

Praise for Queen High

'Begins with a bang' CLARE CHAMBERS

'Full of twists' RED

'A gripping thriller' BEL MOONEY

'Exciting and provocative' OBSERVER

'Thrilling, subversive' JANE HARRIS

'A triumph' AMANDA CRAIG

'Enthralling' THE SUNDAY TIMES

'Ingenious' SABINE DURRANT

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Queen High by C J Carey has been described as a gripping and chilling dystopian thriller with a vividly imagined alternate universe. Reviewers highlight its brilliant creation of a detailed world with telling references to contemporary politics, and they praise the strong, relatable heroine. The book is noted for its compelling twists, satirical undertones, and a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as the power of women and literature to instigate change. Its sequel status to Widowland is deemed not only successful but even more engaging, offering insights into escape from tyranny.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529412079

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

Collections

C J Carey Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

C. J. Carey is a novelist, journalist and broadcaster. She has worked at the Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph and the BBC, among others. She also writes novels under the name Jane Thynne and lives in London. Widowland is the first novel she has written as C. J. Carey.