The Damask Rose

Set in 1266, this richly researched and vividly immersive novel follows Eleanor of Castile from her childhood as a princess through her rise to becoming Queen, amid the treacherous turbulence of Baron's Rebellion. Throughout her journey, Eleanor grapples with personal loss, betrayal, and her resolve for revenge, all while forming close bonds with those around her, including her trusted herbalist. Against the backdrop of a crusade, the story explores the dangerous intrigues of royal courts, where whispers and spies threaten to reshape the course of history.