A Marriage Made in Secret: A gripping romance set in the Royal court

by Jenni Fletcher

Overview

She must choose…

…her queen—or love!

As the queen’s new lady-in-waiting, Mathilde Gosselin tumbles straight into Parisian palace intrigue when she meets courtier Henry Wright, who she discovers is a spy! Mathilde’s loyalties are now divided—between this enigmatic, courageous man and her queen. And amid the turmoil, her falling for the unsuitable, illegitimate Henry means they’ve no choice but to hide their new love from the world…

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781335407238
Publisher:	Harlequin
Publication date:	06/29/2021
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	4.36(w) x 6.63(h) x 0.74(d)

About the Author

Jenni Fletcher writes Historical Romance, YA and F1 sports romances. She has been nominated for 6 Romantic Novel Awards and has won the Shorter Romantic Fiction award twice, in 2020 and 2024. She grew up in Scotland and Somerset, has a PhD on some deeply unromantic aspects of early twentieth century fiction, and now lives in the north of England with her family and one extremely hairy dog. She also teaches creative writing at Bishop Grosseteste University.

Editorial Reviews

"This was a well-written, nicely paced, epic tale...a very gripping and intriguing read. The story has secrets, lies, betrayal, heartache, warm love scenes, difficult choices, great secondary characters, and finally, a well-earned HEA. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, especially the author’s notes at the end, and would happily recommend it!" -Flippin' Pages

"I would highly recommend A Marriage Made in Secret especially to readers who love a bit of political intrigue and a rich, historical setting with their romance. Add to that two warm, flesh-and-blood protagonists, and you're on to a winner. Well worth reading!" -Goodreads

"Jenni is absolutely a brilliant writer, the fictional characters, the plan of treachery, the intrigue and politics are very well-written.... This book is romantically so thrilling, insightful then it grows rather emotional at the end but I couldn’t be more content with the happy ending...." -Goodreads

"This is a complex and very fascinating book, immensely well-written and researched, which I absolutely loved and could hardly bear to put down…." -Goodreads

"A fantastic Plantagenet-era romance from one of my favourite medieval romance authors, this is getting a well-deserved five stars." -Goodreads

"Beautifully researched with brilliant characterisation and just a pang of heartbreak to deepen the emotional resonance, this is a fabulous historical romance set in a less usual time period. I'm definitely keeping an eye out for this author in the future!" -Goodreads

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