Jealous and resentful of her hated stepmother, Anne had written a series of malicious letters to Mary in Holland, implying that the Queen's pregnancy was a hoaxa Catholic plot to deny Mary her rightful inheritance. But Mary and Anne also played a key role. Seven prominent men sent an invitation to William of Orange, James's nephew and son-in-law, to intervene in English affairs. James II's drive toward Catholicism had alienated the nationand his staunchly Protestant daughters by his first marriage, Mary and Anne, the 'ungrateful daughters' who eventually usurped their father's crown and stole their half brother's birthright. In 1688, the birth of a Prince of Wales ignited a family quarreland a revolution. She lives in London with her husband, who is a journalist and author. Her first book was the highly acclaimed1700: Scenes from London Life. After a brief stay at the National Portrait Gallery, she went on to work as an editor at several prestigious London publishing houses. She received a master's degree at Queen Mary College, London, in British and European History 1660-1714. Maureen Wallerwas educated at University College London, where she studied medieval and modern history. Prompted by religious bigotry and the emotions that beset every family relationship, this palace coup changed the face of the monarchy, and signaled the end of a dynasty.  Acclaimed historian Maureen Waller re-creates the late Stuart era in a compelling narrative that highlights the influence of the royal women on one of the most momentous events in English history. Anne did nothing to earn her father's forgiveness, and she declared her brother an outlaw with a price on his head. The sisters quarreled to the day of Mary's death at age 32.  And even as the crown descended on her head, Mary knew she had incurred a father's curse. Distraught from being betrayed by his own children, James fled the kingdom. Jealous and resentful of her hated stepmother, Anne had written a series of malicious letters to Mary in Holland, implying that the Queen's pregnancy was a hoax-a Catholic plot to deny Mary her rightful inheritance. Seven prominent men sent an invitation to William of Orange-James's nephew and son-in-law-to intervene in English affairs. James II's drive towards Catholicism had alienated the nation and his two staunchly Protestant daughters by his first marriage, Mary and Anne, the 'ungrateful daughters' who eventually usurped their father's crown and stole their half-brother's birthright. In 1688, the birth of a Prince of Wales ignited a family quarrel-and a revolution.

Ungrateful Daughters by Maureen Waller

Claire is an avid knitter and traveller (even though she can't knit on airplanes anymore) and lives in Canada with her husband. Claire has well over two million books in print, which include historical romances as well as contemporary and paranormal romances published under the name Claire Cross. THE BEAUTY, part of her successful 'Bride Quest' series, was her first book to land on the New York Times' Extended List of Bestselling Books.   Since Claire's first medieval romance - THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE - was published in 1993, she has won numerous awards and accolades. A confessed romantic dreamer, bestselling author Claire Delacroix always wove stories in her mind. THE BRIDE AUCTION became THE BEAUTY BRIDE which published in January, 2005 THE BRIDE THIEF became THE ROSE RED BRIDE, coming out in June 2005 and THE BRIDE WAGER became THE SNOW WHITE BRIDE, coming out in November 2005. (Nov.The Jewels of Kinfairlie trilogy is here! There was an excerpt of THE BRIDE AUCTION in the back of THE WARRIOR - but after that book went to press, the titles of all three books were changed. While this may be enough to inspire some readers to pick up book four, others will feel less inclined. Indeed, the story's primary impetus is the protagonists' lack of communication and their frequent interludes in bed. Though her story inspires sympathy from Alexander, many will find it hard to feel the same given Eleanor's inconsistent and often irritating behavior. Her secret-that she's had two abusive husbands who died inexplicably and who were only after her father's legacy-is torn from her with painstaking and melodramatic fanfare.  Rather than trusting Alexander, who's portrayed as an all-around good guy, Eleanor continues to lie to him, which only breeds more distrust. Lady Eleanor, Alexander's mysterious new bride, can't bring herself to trust him with her secrets, so when someone makes an attempt on Alexander's life, Eleanor naturally comes under scrutiny. ), finally gets duped into his own nuptials in this heavy-handed third installment. Scottish lord Alexander Lammergeier, having tricked two of his sisters into marriage in Delacroix's earlier medieval Bride romances ( The Beauty Bride

The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson