Royal Flush

by Margaret Irwin

Overview

In this sweeping historical drama, Margaret Irwin peels back the curtains of time and sheds light on one of the most interesting women in English history.
After Oliver Cromwell’s murderous seizure of the British throne, Princess Henrietta and her mother seek refuge in the glittering court of King Louis XIV’s France. But young Minette finds herself caught in a world of political intrigue and treachery, as everyone around her viciously contends for more power.
Minette struggles to find her footing in this new court, carefully navigating a loveless marriage, secret affairs, and royal alliances. And when she finds herself the liaison between Louis and her brother, the rightful King of England, it seems Minette may have finally discovered her place.
But in this court fraught with age-old dynasties and deadly jealousies, Minette may not be as safe as she thinks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448211128
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	01/21/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Margaret Irwin was born in Highgate Hill, London, to Andrew Clarke Irwin and Anna Julia Irwin. She was brought up by her uncle S. T. Irwin, a schoolmaster at Clifton High School in Bristol, after her parents died. Educated at Clifton and at Oxford University, she began writing books and short stories in the early 1920s. She married children’s author and illustrator John Robert Monsell in 1929, who created the covers for some of her books.

She was known for the accuracy of her historical research, and became a noted authority on the Elizabethan and early Stuart era. One of her novels, Young Bess, about the early years of Queen Elizabeth I, was made into a film starring Jean Simmons.

As well as historical novels, Irwin wrote several ghost stories and two fantasy novels. She also completed a factual biography of Sir Walter Raleigh called That Great Lucifer . She continued writing up until her death in 1967

Margaret Irwin was born in Highgate Hill, London, to Andrew Clarke Irwin and Anna Julia Irwin. She was brought up by her uncle S. T. Irwin, a schoolmaster at Clifton High School in Bristol, after her parents died. Educated at Clifton and at Oxford University, she began writing books and short stories in the early 1920s. She married children’s author and illustrator John Robert Monsell in 1929, who created the covers for some of her books.

She was known for the accuracy of her historical research, and became a noted authority on the Elizabethan and early Stuart era. One of her novels, Young Bess, about the early years of Queen Elizabeth I, was made into a film starring Jean Simmons.

As well as historical novels, Irwin wrote several ghost stories and two fantasy novels. She also completed a factual biography of Sir Walter Raleigh called That Great Lucifer . She continued writing up until her death in 1967