The Royal Rebel, 9781408729823
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Forbidden love ignites a royal scandal amid war and betrayal.
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The Royal Rebel

from the much-loved author of historical fiction comes a brand new tale of royalty, rivalry and resilience for 2024

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  • Paperback

    480 pages

  • Release Date

    8 December 2025

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Summary

The Forbidden Love of Jeanette and Thomas: A Royal Rebel’s Tale

1338: England is at war with France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, journeys overseas with the royal court for the first time. In Antwerp, she encounters Thomas Holland, a captivating household knight, and a forbidden attraction sparks between them.

Despite knowing their romance is perilous, Jeanette and Thomas secretly marry. However, before they can reveal their union, Thomas…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408729823
ISBN-10:1408729822
Series:Jeanette of Kent duology
Author:Elizabeth Chadwick
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:480
Release Date:8 December 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:198mm x 126mm x 22mm
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Critics Review

A master storyteller who knows her period well * Alison Weir, author of SIX TUDOR QUEENS *One of Elizabeth Chadwick’s strengths is her stunning grasp of historical details … Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable * Barbara Erskine, author of THE DREAM WEAVERS *Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride. Beautifully strong characters and a real feel for time and place * Daily Telegraph *Vivid characters inhabit every page. This is as good as historical fiction gets * David Gilman, author of TO KILL A KING *Chadwick’s research is impeccable, her characters fully formed and her storytelling enthralling … The best writer of medieval fiction currently around * Historical Novels Review *When you pick up a novel by Elizabeth Chadwick, you always know you are going to be swept into a tale told in glorious Technicolour, full of wonderful characters and thrilling adventure * Jane Johnson, author of THE SEA GATE *Blends authentic period details with modern convention for emotional drama * Mail on Sunday *[Elizabeth Chadwick] stands at the pinnacle of historical fiction… a beacon for those who seek to immerse themselves in a past that is both alien and familiar, challenging and inspiring * Stephanie Dray, author of AMERICA’S FIRST DAUGHTER *Elizabeth Chadwick is an excellent chronicler of royal intrigue … an author who makes history come gloriously alive * The Times *Meticulous research and strong storytelling * Woman & Home *The Royal Rebel is not just a good read, it is an experience of life in the mid-14th century and not to be missed…most definitely among my Top 5 books of 2024. I cannot recommend it highly enough! * Sharon Bennett Connolly, Historical Fiction Reviewer *

About The Author

Elizabeth Chadwick

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick lives in a cottage in the Vale of Belvoir in Nottinghamshire with her husband and their four dogs. Her first novel, The Wild Hunt, won a Betty Trask Award, To Defy a King won the Romantic Novelist Association’s Historical Novel Prize and The Scarlet Lion was nominated by Richard Lee - founder of the Historical Novel Society - as one of the top ten historical novels of the last decade. She often lectures at conferences and historical venues, has been consulted for television documentaries and is a member of the Royal Historical Society.

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