Historical Fiction Inspired by Forgotten Women
Start with The Lady of the Tower
Meet Lady Lucy Apsley, a courageous woman who healed prisoners, raised her children, and survived plague, intrigue, and execution within England’s most feared fortress. Explore a vivid portrayal of one woman’s resilience in the face of royal betrayal, and her courageous journey through the turbulent politics of divided family loyalties.
“Elizabeth St.John has brought the Stuart Court vividly to life. She weaves together the known facts of Lucy’s life with colourful scenes of fictional imagination, drawing on innocent romance and bleak deception to create a believable heroine, and an intriguing plot.” – Historical Novel Society
