The Traitor's Wife

The Traitor's Wife

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<p><strong>From the bedchamber to the battlefield, through treachery and fidelity, one woman is imprisoned by the secrets of the crown. </strong></p><p>It is an age where passion reigns and treachery runs as thick as blood. Young Eleanor has two men in her life: her uncle King Edward II, and her husband Hugh le Despenser, a mere knight but the newfound favorite of the king. She has no desire to meddle in royal affairs-she wishes for a serene, simple life with her family. But as political unrest sweeps the land, Eleanor, sharply intelligent yet blindly naïve, becomes the only woman each man can trust.</p><p>Fiercely devoted to both her husband and her king, Eleanor holds the secret that could destroy all of England-and discovers the choices no woman should have to make.</p><p>At its heart, <em>The Traitor's Wife</em> is a unique love story that every reader will connect with.</p><p>Gold Medalist, historical / military fiction, 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards • Includes bonus reading group guide</p><p><strong>PRAISE FOR THE TRAITOR'S WIFE: </strong></p><p>"Conveys emotions and relationships quite poignantly... entertaining historical fiction." ― Kirkus Discoveries</p><p>"Higginbotham's talents lie not only in her capacity for detailed genealogical research of the period, but also in her skill in bringing these historical figures to life with passion, a wonderful sense of humor, honor, and love." ― Historical Novels Review Online</p>