Deryn Lake

The Prince's Women Deryn Lake

'The world The Young Pretender inhabits is brought vividly to life' - Historical Novel Society



In this titillating but tender novel, based on eyebrow-raising letters found in the Royal Archives, comes the story of a man of Scottish legend. Charles Edward Stuart was the Bonnie Prince from overseas, risking all to fulfil his people's destiny, while enjoying love affairs with some of the most fascinating women of the age.

For while Charles was undoubtedly dedicated to the Jacobite cause, he was also devoted to the pursuit of women. Whether they were married or single, older or younger, mattered not to Charles as he cavorted his way across Europe with the same gusto he applied to fighting for the English and Scottish crowns.

But perhaps his greatest love was reserved not for any sweetheart, but for his daughter. Torn from his arms as a child, Charlotte grew up an outcast and lived in scandal as a result.

The Prince's Women is a uniquely human portrait of a celebrated man. Fans of The Favourite and Phillipa Greggory will devour this comprehensively researched, right royal romp.