A Michaelmas Announcement: Lady of Lincoln

Announcing the title of Rachel Elwiss Joyce’s new novel: LADY OF LINCOLN

Today is Michaelmas—the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, celebrated across medieval England as the turning of the seasons, a time of fairs, feasts, and new beginnings. It feels like the perfect day to share a new beginning of my own:

I am delighted to announce the title of my debut novel:

LADY OF LINCOLN: A Novel of Nicola de la Haye, a Woman Born to Lead in a Man’s World, a Medieval Heroine History Tried to Forget

This is Book One of my Nicola de la Haye Trilogy, based on the extraordinary life of the castellan of Lincoln—a woman who defied kings, commanded armies, and became one of the most remarkable heroines of medieval England.

The full back-cover blurb will be revealed later, but here’s a teaser glimpse:

Lady of Lincoln tells the true story of Nicola de la Haye, the young noblewoman who inherited Lincoln Castle, braved rebellion and betrayal, and fought to lead in a world that told her she could not.

On this Michaelmas, as the medieval year turned toward winter, I’m excited to turn a new page in sharing Nicola’s story with you.

Stay tuned for the cover reveal, official blurb, and more glimpses into the history behind the novel.