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

13 Wednesday Feb 2019

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

10 Thursday Jan 2019

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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.

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BookBub announces new release Anne and Louis from Rozsa Gaston

29 Thursday Nov 2018

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

20 Tuesday Nov 2018

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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

06 Tuesday Nov 2018

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Anne and Louis cover mockup 11-5-18Anne 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

Anne and Louis Booklife Prize finalist 11-2-18

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

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

24 Wednesday Oct 2018

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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.

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Anne and Louis at top of 2018 BookLife Prize Semifinalist List

11 Thursday Oct 2018

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Anne and Louis has been named the top-seeded Semifinalist in General Fiction for the BookLife Prize from Publishers Weekly.

Finalists will be announced November 1, 2018. Thank you to Booklife and Publishers Weekly for bringing my story to today’s readers.—Anne, Duchess of Brittany, twice Queen of France
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Book Two of the Anne of Brittany Series, Anne and Louis is the story of the first years of Anne of Brittan’s marriage to Louis XII, King of France. Cast of characters include Cesare Borgia, Christine de Pizan, Marie de France, Machiavelli and more. Pre-order Anne and Louis here. Out Nov. 29, 2018. Anne and Louis BookLife Prize semifinals 10-1-18

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Statue of Anne of Brittany (1477-1514), Nantes, France

Receiving a 10.00 out of 10 in four categories, the story of Anne of Brittany’s marriage to Louis XII, King of France, is Book Two of the Anne of Brittany Series.

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Anne of Brittany reaches across the ages and brings her decision-making skills, and supreme self-possession in the face of enormous loss to modern readers. The Anne of Brittany Series inspires and encourages women of today through the historical example set by 15th century avant la lettre feminist ruler Anne of Brittany (1477-1514).

Start your journey with Anne of Brittany today and read Anne and Charles, Book One of the Anne of Brittany Series, or Sense of Touch: Love and Duty at Anne of Brittany’s Court, prequel to the Anne of Brittany Series.

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Send author Rozsa Gaston a personal e-mail if you’d like to receive an advance review copy of Anne and Louis in exchange for your pre-release review (review must be posted on Amazon by Nov. 29, 2018): rgaston@optonline.net.

May Anne of Brittany’s remarkable story inform your own.

 

Publishers Weekly says Anne and Charles comparable to Philippa Gregory’s Plantaganet and Tudor Novels

11 Monday Jun 2018

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Anne of Brittany and Charles VIII of France’s’ 15th century marriage problems? As contemporary as our own. Discover their story in Anne and Charles, Book One of the Anne of Brittany Series.

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