Royal Witch

Ambition. Sorcery. Treason. How far will one woman dare to go?

1420. Eleanor Cobham arrives at the court of Henry V. Pretty but not highborn, she hopes for little more than to marry well.

England is in a golden age – but beneath the glittering surface, ancient rivalries fester and chaos lurks in the shadows.

And chaos, Eleanor discovers, creates opportunities. Appointed lady-in-waiting to a Countess who commands her own army, she begins to see what a woman can truly become.

She dares to dream of real power. Perhaps even, the crown itself.

But for that, she must turn to darker arts. And the higher she climbs, the darker the path becomes…

Philippa Gregory tells a breathtaking story of sorcery, ambition and one woman's extraordinary rise, perfect for fans of historical fiction based on true events.

Reviews

Acclaim for Philippa Gregory:

'Gregory’s great skill lies in her eye for telling period detail, and in her vivid recreation of a court in which sex and politics are intertwined and deadly' The Times

'As perilous as it is thrilling’ Mail on Sunday

‘Beautifully written, meticulously researched … utterly compelling and unputdownable’ SANTA MONTEFIORE

A stunning tour de force: compelling, thrilling, mesmerising, completely engrossing’ BARBARA ERSKINE

‘A masterful examination of how power becomes tyranny … I was gripped from beginning to end’ REETA CHAKRABARTI

‘An enthralling historical thriller and a mirror on contemporary politics … rich and compelling’ C J COOKE

‘A propulsive, emotional, thrill ride through the Tudor court’ LUCY CLARKE

About the author

Philippa Gregory is a historian and novelist renowned for combining rich research with powerful storytelling. Through her writing, she reveals the women history tried to forget – and whose stories are more relevant today than ever. Her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and been adapted for stage, television and film.

In 2023 she published her critically acclaimed non-fiction book Normal Women, a new social history of women in England for 900 years. It has also been adapted as a podcast, teen edition and children's edition. In 2026, Boleyn Traitor won Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards.

Philippa Gregory was awarded a CBE for services to literature and charity in 2021.

www.philippagregory.com