Based in England, Carol McGrath writes Historical Fiction and Non-Fiction. She studied History at Queens University Belfast, has an MA in Creative Writing from the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queens University Belfast and an English MPhil from Royal Holloway, University of London. The Handfasted Wife, first in a trilogy about the royal women of 1066 was shortlisted for the RoNAS in 2014. The Swan-Daughter and The Betrothed Sister complete this highly acclaimed trilogy. Mistress Cromwell, a best-selling historical novel about Elizabeth Cromwell, wife of Henry VIII's statesman, Thomas Cromwell, is republished by Headline. The Silken Rose, first in the "She-Wolves" Trilogy, featuring Ailenor of Provence, was published in July 2020 as a paperback by Headline Accent. Tudor Sex & Sexuality will be published in 2022. Carol speaks at events and conferences. She was the co-ordinator of the Historical Novels' Society Conference, Oxford in September 2016 and is an avid reader and reviewer, in particular, for the Historical Novel Society. She is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and Historical Writers Association. Carol lives in Oxfordshire with her husband. Her website is: www.carolcmcgrath.co.uk.
The Betrothed Sister is like one of its own rich embroideries,
cut from the cloth of history and stitched with strange and
passionate lives -- Emma Darwin
A beautifully woven tale of an exiled princess's quest for
happiness. Compelling and convincing, the medieval world is brought
vividly to life -- Charlotte Betts
What happened to the family of King Harold after William the
Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings? Carol McGrath has delved into
one of history's forgotten footnotes and come up with the
astonishing story of Thea, the exiled English princess destined for
Russian royalty. An enthralling tale, told with elegance and
sympathy. -- Vanora Bennett
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