The House of Seymour

In Joanna Hickson's captivating novel, Isabel Williams enters into a marriage with John Seymour, a man driven by ruthless ambition, as she hopes for love and respect. While tending her flock near Avebury, Isabel finds herself fleeing suspicion in a world torn by political and personal struggles, and must navigate her husband's increasingly dark pursuits within the divided court of King Henry VI. The story explores the tension between ambition and loyalty, set against a richly textured historical backdrop.