The Lost Queen

An excellent read, meticulously researched, beautifully told. Berengaria is a delicious heroine, thoroughly engaging - a refreshingly unusual viewpoint for this epic tale * Jane Johnson *A rich, tightly-woven tale of a fascinating and under-told period through the eyes of two intriguing heroines. A must-read for medieval history lovers * Joanna Courtney *A compelling read… Well researched, elegantly written, with a deft touch for both romance and historical detail. The Lost Queen is a gripping historical drama to be savoured. * Anne O’Brien *The Lost Queen takes us on a sweeping adventure across 12th-century Europe and the Levant, and portrays in vivid and compelling colours the beauty and brutality of the crusading era. A sumptuous historical feast, spiced with intrigue, romance and jeopardy, this novel is highly recommended * Ian Ross *Carol McGrath’s elegant prose weaves a sumptuous tale of Templar knights and fine ladies, courtly love, exhilarating adventure and stalwart heroism as exquisitely crafted as a Pre-Raphaelite painting * Historical Novel Society Book Reviews *A fascinating tale about strong women, packed with adventure, pirates and would-be assassins * Colin Garrow *McGrath was able to craft a luscious novel that was meticulously researched that any fan of medieval historical fiction novels will adore. * Adventures of a Tudor Nerd *McGrath’s ability to blend history and storytelling makes this a must-read * Charlotte Betts *I really enjoyed learning about the character of Berengaria of Navarre, the wife of King Richard I. She has passed through popular history with little note, and it was great to get to know more about her. * Left on the Shelf Book Blog *The characters portrayed in The Lost Queen by Carol McGrath are rich and vivid. They come to life on the page. * Sharon Bennett-Connolly *I particularly love how she brings these strong female women who have been regularly brushed out of the history books into the limelight…Another winner, Ms McGrath and I look forward to your next one * Denise Barnes *

Carol McGrath is the author of the acclaimed Rose Trilogy - The Silken Rose, The Damask Rose and The Stone Rose. Born in Northern Ireland, she fell in love with historical fiction at a young age, when exploring local castles, such as Carrickfergus, and nearby archaeological digs - and discovering some ancient bones herself. While completing a degree in history, she became fascinated by the strong women who were silenced in record, and was inspired to start exploring their lives. Her first novel, The Handfasted Wife, was shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards, and Mistress Cromwell was widely praised as a timely feminist retelling of Tudor court life. Her novels are known for their intricacy, depth of research and powerful stories.