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About The Girl Who Tempted Fortune
Product Description In the royal courts of medieval Europe, where aristocrats vie for power and royal cousins battle over crowns, is it possible for the lowly daughter of a fisherman to dream of becoming mother to a monarch?Impossible!Yet Philippa of Catania, the daughter of a Sicilian fisherman, risks everything to ride the wheel of fortune to the dizzying heights of power. And in the most enlightened kingdom of all Christendom, the 14th Century court of King Robert the Wise and his beautiful and brilliant heir, Queen Joanna 1 of Naples, it might not be so impossible after all.Arriving alone and friendless in the Kingdom of Naples with only her wits, beauty and native intelligence to guide her, she forges allies and finds a love she never expected, as well as enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy her. Follow the story of Philippa of Catania as she defies the limits of birth and station on an unbelievable yet true journey to the heights of power and wealth in 14th Century Italy. Written by award-winning author Jane Ann McLachlan, this stand-alone novel is the second book in the Kingdom of Naples series, which began with The Girl Who Would Be Queen. Review "This book was one of the best Historical Fiction novels I have read in a long time." - Amazon reviewer "Profoundly moving and unbelievable true historical accounts of Philippe of Catania's and her journey through social racism, devastating loss, deceit, secrets, betrayal, war, love, and loss through her rise in station to become the mother of a queen in 14th Century Naples, Italy. This intense and emotionally heart wrenching story is a excellent must read for all historical medieval lovers." - Amazon reviewer "The Girl Who Tempted Fortune is fascinating, well-written, meticulously researched, and heart-breaking. Guided by McLachlan's superlatively crafted narrative, the reader follows the true story of a woman who made a meteoric rise - born the daughter of a Sicilian fisherman, and becoming an important court-advisor in medieval Europe - followed by her tragic fall. Even though the events of the story took place in 14th century Italy, readers will find familiar themes of aspiration, love, political intrigue, and horrific betrayal. Immensely readable, even for those who may not ordinarily choose books about history, readers may be surprised to find that court life centuries ago could be both beautiful and brutal." - Amazon reviewer "History is never dry when Jane Ann McLachlan weaves her skilful mix of historical fact and well written characters. In Book #2 of The Kingdom of Naples saga, the story of Queen Joanna 1 continues, but told from the unique perspective of her advisor, Philippa of Catania. Philippa was born the daughter of a Sicilian fisherman, and her astonishing rise to power and influence will delight any reader who loves historical fiction with strong female characters. Set in the 14th century Kingdom of Naples, the book has been meticulously researched while animated by characters based on actual persons. The dialog and internal musings are completely believable while the plot will keep you turning pages until far into the night. It was an age where brutality, superstition and betrayal were juxtaposed with magnificent wealth, cities and statesmanship. McLachlan guides the reader through the twists and turns of Court life, and you will finish this book with a thirst for more of her writing." - Amazon reviewer About the Author Jane Ann McLachlan has her Masters in English Literature and was a College professor before she left to become a full-time writer. She is the award-winning author of five novels spanning three genres: Walls of Wind, The Occasional Diamond Thief, and The Salarian Desert Game (science fiction); The Sorrow Stone, The Lode Stone, The Girl Who Would Be Queen, and The Girl Who Tempted Fortune (medieval historical fiction); and Downriver Writing: The Five-Step Process for Outlining a Novel, as well as two University textbooks on P
