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In this heart-stopping sequel to Wheel of Fortune, Sun Ascendant is the gripping and immersive second book in a major new historical fiction series The Tarnished Crown. Set during the fifteenth-century Wars of the Roses, award-winning novelist CF Dunn continues the story of strong-willed and resolute Isobel Fenton who, pitched into a turbulent world of love, loyalty and treachery, finds herself at the heart of power. It is 1470 and England is in turmoil. For almost ten years, the attractive and charismatic Edward IV has ruled with the Earl of Warwick's support, but now rebellion threatens the fragile peace. Strong-willed and single-minded, young Isobel Fenton is determined that nothing will separate her from her beloved manor of Beaumancote, but as unseen witness to a summary execution, she is propelled into a world of personal feud and national politics as the houses of York and Lancaster threaten to tear the country apart. Now unwilling mistress of the formidable Earl, Isobel despairs of ever being free to follow her own heart. But events take a sinister turn, and as the Earl of Warwick and King Edward IV vie for power, Isobel must face her own battle for survival. Divided by love and loyalty, how will Isobel contend with the decaying relationship of the two brothers who seek her love? And what is the bitter Countess prepared to do to be rid of her rival?

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'Dunn delivers again with a vivid, gritty, visceral story, beautifully told and packed with twists and turns. Sun Ascendant takes us into the heart of the Wars of the Roses and deftly explores how it affected women, and how women might affect it.' - Matthew Lewis, Chair of the Richard III Society 'Reminds me of why I fell in love with historical fiction in the first place.' - Elizabeth Chadwick, historical novelist 'A magnificent book I didn't wan't to end. All the characters were so well drawn that they performed the alchemy of stepping out of the book and into the room.' - Elizabeth Chadwick, historical novelist 'An intense and compelling mix of love, war, and politics.'' - Andrew Chamberlain, author 'Research underpins the narrative and adds a profound sense of credibility to a compelling story of one woman's battle for survival.' - SL Russell, author

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C.F. Dunn is an award-winning novelist of history, mystery and suspense. Studying medieval history at university, C.F. Dunn has always been acutely aware of the impact of the past. Vibrant characters and meticulous research seamlessly weave threads of history to bring an authenticity to her richly-hued, suspenseful stories of intense love, loyalty and treachery. She has previously published The Secret of the Journal, an award-winning series of 5 suspense novels. Now living in the South West of England, her love of history is equalled only by her delight in the natural world and the unruly sea by which she lives with her family in suitably rambling historic surroundings.

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