Portrait of Arabella Stuart

A captivating historical novel with an unforgettable heroine is here! Perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier, Maggie O’Farrell, Hilary Mantel, and Margaret George. England, 1590. Orphaned at a young age, Arabella Stuart is brought up by her formidable grandmother, the Bess of Hardwick. With both Tudor and Stuart blood in her veins, she is a potential heir to Queen Elizabeth I, but she has little interest in ascending to the throne or entertaining the suitors presented to her.

An early encounter with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, has left a lasting impression on Arabella, and she has eyes only for him despite their significant age difference and his marital status. Her romantic entanglements become the subject of court gossip, and when Queen Elizabeth dies, Arabella becomes a pawn in the power struggle for succession, manipulated by those who prefer an English queen over a Scottish king.

After her cousin James VI of Scotland becomes king, Arabella briefly tastes independence. However, her secret marriage to William Seymour puts her in a dangerous position as they did not seek the king’s consent. Imprisoned for treason and yearning for her love, Arabella devises a risky plan.

Will Arabella and her love be reunited? Is there hope for a happy future together? Or is heartbreak destined to strike Arabella once again? WREATH FOR ARABELLA is an engaging historical saga set during the Tudor and Jacobean era of English history, following a strong woman who defied societal norms to shape her own destiny.

“…represents the romanticism of the period… colorful” - KIRKUS REVIEWS.

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