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Lady of the Castle Reaches No. 1 in Medieval and Jewish Fiction
Lady of the Castle is now a No. 1 Amazon bestseller in Medieval Fiction and Jewish Fiction categories!
The second novel in my Nicola de la Haye series has reached the top of three Amazon bestseller charts, including categories for Medieval Fiction and Jewish Fiction.
Lady of the Castle is an epic medieval historical novel inspired by the extraordinary real life of Nicola de la Haye, hereditary constable of Lincoln Castle. As England is pulled apart by rivalry, rebellion and war, Nicola must defend her castle, her family and a marriage increasingly under siege.
Alongside Nicola’s story runs the major subplot of Bella, Josce and Hannah of York, bringing the experiences of England’s medieval Jewish community and the events of York in 1190 into the heart of the novel.
Now available in ebook, Kindle Unlimited, paperback and audiobook.
LADY OF LINCOLN becomes a #1 Amazon Best Seller!
I’m thrilled to say that in the last few days, Lady of Lincoln has become an Amazon #1 bestseller, both in paperback and Kindle!Kindle Unlimited)
I’m more pleased I can say that the novel (and Nicola) have received such recognition – not just in the awards, but now as a best-selling novel!
Lady of Lincoln Goes on Tour!
I’m so excited that Lady of Lincoln is going on tour for the next two weeks with the Coffee Pot Book Club.
The image above shows you the schedule, but here are the links, day by day! I do hope you take a look. I’m so grateful to these bloggers who do this in their own time, all for the love of great historical fiction. They’re absolute stars! 🙏 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎧 Lady of Lincoln Is Now Available on Audible
There are some stories that were amazing when heard, and I’m delighted to share that Lady of Lincoln is now available in audiobook on Audible.
And the narrator, Sarah Kempton (already award-nominated), is fabulous!
Nicola de la Haye’s story: a woman who inherited a castle, defied expectation, and refused to fail her people or surrender what was hers, can now be experienced in a new way: spoken aloud, as the sounds of her world unfold around you.
This is the first book in the trilogy following the remarkable true story of the woman sometimes remembered as “the woman who saved England.” In this opening volume, we meet Nicola as a young heiress navigating loyalty, ambition, and survival in a world that doubts her capacity to lead.
Listening brings a different intimacy. The cadence of medieval names. The weight of oaths. The quiet resolve in moments when no one else sees.
If you love immersive historical fiction, I hope you’ll enjoy hearing Nicola’s story.
🎧 You can find Lady of Lincoln now on Audible. Listen to the sample for free.
Universal book link: https://books2read.com/u/4980nW