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The new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides.

In a divided country, power and loyalty conquer all...

It is 1685 and England is on the brink of a renewed civil war against the Stuart kings with many families bitterly divided. Alinor,…

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1 author picked Dawnlands as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love how this author brings together historical facts with fiction and brings every character to life in a relatable way. 

History in a living, breathing way with people who walked this earth and made decisions, especially kings and queens of England and political leaders that changed the course of history forever. This story fascinated me around the uprising of King James that I knew little about.

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