Thwarted Queen: A saga  about the Yorks, Lancasters and Nevilles,  whose family feud started the Wars of the Roses
"Thwarted Queen: A Saga About the Yorks, Lancasters and Nevilles, Whose Family Feud Started the Wars of the Rosesis historical fiction at its best, an account which takes the real-world stories of a woman trapped by power and her husband, a Royal duke, who faces  down his political opponents, and melds their lives into an exciting fictional drama."Diane Donovan,Midwest Book Review."Thwarted Queenis extremely interesting and cleverly written-I was completely enthralled!" Lucy Bertoldi, Historical Novel Society.  "Gripping, well-researched historical novel, revealing a violent age. Cecylee and the other characters are well-drawn, with great subtlety and depth." Lindsay Townsend, author of TO TOUCH THE KNIGHT.   "The author immerses the reader in a complex and vivid world that is depicted with persuasive confidence." Curtis Sittenfeld, author of AMERICAN WIFE.  "A wonderful novel to introduce Cecily Neville and historical biographical fiction to young female readers." Mirella Patzer, author of THE PENDANT.   "The pacing is phenomenal.  Thwarted Queen is reminiscent of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude.  I anxiously await a second book." Philip Tang of Philip Tang Review.   "Thwarted Queenis a great book about Cecylee (Cecily) Neville and her brush with the throne of England. Written in an engaging voice, you are able to feel as if you are living in her shoes." Star of Bibliographic Book Review."...Haggard creates a world rooted deeply in fact that's also rich with dramatic detail. Descriptions of Henry's descent into madness are particularly striking, as are the myriad relationships and duplicities that shaped the era, ultimately causing the war, which unfold intimately as Haggard couples fact with the affecting personal details. For example, when Cecylee's daughter, Nan, is married off at age 6 to the Duke of Exeter for political reasons, the child calls out to her mother: "Mama. Don't let them take me! I'll be good, I promise. I don't want to go."..." Kirkus Review"For a novel that clocks in at nearly 500 pages, THWARTED QUEEN was a surprisingly fast and easy read. Once Cecylee got her foot in the door, she was impossible to ignore." Ageless Pages.  "THWARTED QUEEN is a wonderful book. It is an interesting take of the reigns of Edward IV and Richard III." Kinx's Book Nook.  "I highly recommend this book as a well-written, fast moving tale that will keep readers captivated to the very end." Sharon's Garden of Books.  "This book will delight fans of the era and hopefully inspire a few new fans!" The Lit Bitch.