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c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Thriller / suspense, Historical adventure, Feminism & feminist theory
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- Trade Paperback Oct 11, 2022 | 9781529412048 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Jan 10, 2023 | 9781529412031 | RRP $45.00 Buy Now
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- Trade Paperback Oct 11, 2022 | 9781529412048 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Jan 10, 2023 | 9781529412031 | RRP $45.00 Buy Now
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- Trade Paperback Oct 11, 2022 | 9781529412048 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Jan 10, 2023 | 9781529412031 | RRP $45.00 Buy Now
- e-Book Oct 13, 2022 | 9781529412055 | RRP $15.99 Buy Now
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Thrilling dystopian fiction from the acclaimed author of Widowland, 'Clever, thrilling, brilliantly imagined ... chillingly convincing post-war dystopia' (Clare Chambers). Perfect for fans of Fatherland and The Handmaid's Tale.
A GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH AND FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
BRITAIN, WITH THE WRONG QUEEN.
1955. Britain remains a Protectorate of Germany. The assassination of the Leader on British soil provoked violent retribution and intensified repression of British citizens, particularly women. Now, more than ever, the Protectorate is a place of surveillance and isolation - a land of spies.
The royal family has been usurped, and the widowed Queen Wallis reigns in their place. Yet some citizens hold out hope that Elizabeth may one day return.
Rose Ransom marvels that she's even alive. A mere woman, her role in the Leader's death has been miraculously overlooked. Her work now focuses on the outlawed subject of Poetry, a form of writing that transmits subversive meanings. Therefore all Poetry is banned and Rose is appointed a Poet Hunter.
President Eisenhower is to make a state visit to Britain and Rose is tasked with visiting Queen Wallis to brief her. She finds Wallis in a state of paranoia, desperate to return to her American homeland. She claims she has a secret document so explosive that it will blow the Protectorate apart - should she dare to reveal it.
PRAISE FOR QUEEN HIGH
'Begins with a bang' CLARE CHAMBERS
'Full of twists' RED
'A gripping thriller' BEL MOONEY
'Exciting and provocative' OBSERVER
'Thrilling, subversive' JANE HARRIS
'A triumph' AMANDA CRAIG
'Enthralling' THE SUNDAY TIMES
'Ingenious' SABINE DURRANT
More books by Jane Thynne
Praise for Queen High
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It begins with a bang and doesn't let up. There were so many telling references to the current political climate it was frightening. C.J. Carey has created a detailed and convincing alternative universe and a gutsy heroine you really care about - Clare Chambers
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A triumph! So often, sequels disappoint, but Queen High is not just as compelling, sinister, satirical and original as Widowland, it's actually better in that it shows us how we might find a way out of tyranny and barbarism - Amanda Craig
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Oh, be careful, people! Brilliant C.J. Carey hasn't just written a gripping thriller but holds a satirical mirror up to modern life. And at the heart of Queen High is a serious, passionate belief in the power of women and of books to effect change - Bel Mooney
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Carey has built on the world of Widowland just brilliantly. The parallels with contemporary events (how character and history effect attitudes to "rules"; the sense of a political order making it up as it goes along; the role of women) are just ingenious. Wallace too, what a character! I hope it flies off the shelves - it deserves to' - Sabine Durrant
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Another triumph from C.J. Carey in this follow-up to the brilliant Widowland. Thrilling, subversive, page-turning, deeply feminist, and beautifully written - Jane Harris
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This is a chilling , compelling read, full of twists and ''what if?'' moments - Red
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Exciting and provocative dystopian fiction - Observer
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This follow-up is as enthralling as its predecessor - The Sunday Times
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