There was room at the French court for only one top female. And Anne of Brittany knew who it must be.

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There was room at the French court for only one top female. And Anne of Brittany knew who it must be.

Discover a woman who knew how to lead from the age of 11 when she ascended the throne of Brittany in the Anne of Brittany Series, the gripping tale of a larger than life queen.

“Gaston’s blend of royalty, young love, and the French Renaissance is enchanting.”—Publishers Weekly for Anne and Charles

“Sharp and engaging…a memorable adventure to the French Renaissance.”—Publishers Weekly 2018 Booklife Prize for Anne and Louis, General Fiction Winner

Charles? Needs watching.—Anne and Charles for Valentine’s Day, Anne of Brittany Series, Book One

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Anne of Brittany? Born Jan. 25, 1477, she was raised to rule and knew how to lead.

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Jan. 25, 2019 – Happy 542nd anniversary of the birth of Anne of Brittany — a female role model for leadership for all times.

Discover her in Sense of Touch, prequel to the Anne of Brittany Series.

Charles? Needs watching.–Anne of Brittany Series, Book One

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Discover the story of Anne of Brittany’s marriage to Charles VIII, King of France, in Anne and Charles, Book One of the Anne of Brittany Series.

Be inspired in 2019. Let Anne of Brittany’s story show you how.

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Find the Anne of Brittany Series here. Discover the keys to self-possession and self-confidence in the true story of this 15th century ruler.  Let 2019 be your year to fly.

BookBub announces new release Anne and Louis from Rozsa Gaston

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Anne and Louis

NYT bestselling author Eleanor Brown selects Anne and Louis by Rozsa Gaston for BookLife Prize finals

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Anne and Louis joins Sense of Touch and Anne and Charles in the Anne of Brittany Series.  Learn from early Renaissance ruler Anne of Brittany the power of self-possession and self-confidence.

Anne and Louis—Winner, Publishers Weekly 2018 BookLife Prize, General Fiction Genre

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Anne and Louis wins the General Fiction genre of the Publishers Weekly 2018 BookLife Prize.

Book Two of the Anne of Brittany Series, Anne and Louis covers the first years of Anne of Brittany’s marriage to Louis XII, King of France. Featuring a cast of characters from Christine de Pizan to Cesare Borgia, Anne and Louis serves up historical accuracy with passion and wit, according to InD’Tale Magazine.

“A gripping novel about a larger than life queen, Anne and Louis is a smartly written read filled with both passion and wit.”—InD’tale Magazine

Here’s what New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Brown says about Anne and Louis:

“A lively, engaging story, rich with historical detail that brings the story of a forgotten queen to life. Reminiscent of Philippa Gregory and Jean Plaidy, Anne and Louis gives voice to Anne of Brittany, allowing her to step from the historical shadows and illuminating her as a determined and influential political figure, as well as a bright and devoted woman in her own right.” —Eleanor Brown, NYT bestselling author of The Weird Sisters, The Light of Paris

https://booklife.com/books/11/01/2018/booklife-prize-names-six-finalists.html

Anne and Louis excerpt:

“Charlotte, you are safe. She is gone,” he murmured behind her.

Charlotte turned and slapped Nicolas de Laval across the face as hard as she could. “And since you are not gone, I am not safe at all,” she hissed.

Nicolas stumbled backward, his hand to his cheek. “My lady, you misunderstand.”

“I understand perfectly. You know her, she knows you, and I don’t want to know anymore.”

—Anne and Louis, p. 84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anne and Louis 2018 Booklife Prize Semi Finalist Pre-order Blitz

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Anne and Louis, Book Two of the Anne of Brittany Series, comes out Nov. 29, 2018.

Delve into the world of 1499 France as the feudal era passes and Europe hurtles toward the Renaissance. Join Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, and Louis XII, King of France, as they host Cesar Borgia and Niccolo Machiavelli at their royal court.

Discover Anne’s maids of honor as they read the works of medieval female writers Christine de Pizan and Marie de France, some on the curriculum, some not.

Learn self-confidence, self-possession, and firm decision-making from France’s queen and Brittany’s ruler Anne of Brittany, who reaches across the centuries and offers a role model to women in leadership today.

Anne of Brittany at her Writing Table, National Library of St. Petersburg, courtesy Wikimedia Commons

 

Charles would need watching; was Anne of Brittany up for the job?

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From Anne and Charles, Book One of the Anne of Brittany Series

Order Anne and Charles, Book One of the Anne of Brittany Series, here.

Order Anne and Louis, Book Two of the Anne of Brittany Series, here.

Order Sense of Touch: Love and Duty at Anne of Brittany’s Court, prequel to the Anne of Brittany Series, here.