Books written by Susan Higginbotham

The Stolen Crown: The Secret Marriage that Forever Changed the Fate of England

Lancastrians against Yorkists: greed, power, murder, and war. As the story unfolds through the unique perspective of Kate Woodville, it soon becomes apparent that not everyone is wholly good or evil.
Her Highness, the Traitor

She couldn't see the twisted path they all would follow. The never before told story of the women behind the crowning of Jane Grey, this novel is a captivating peek at ambition gone awry, and the damage left in its wake.
The Stolen Crown: It was a Secret Marriage... One that Forever Changed the Fate of England Forever

Lancastrians against Yorkists: greed, power, murder, and war. As the story unfolds through the unique perspective of Kate Woodville, it soon becomes apparent that not everyone is wholly evil-or wholly good.
Woodvilles: The Wars of the Roses and England's Most Infamous Family

Katherine Neville, Duchess of Norfolk (whom we shall encounter later) would be given the same fine in 1442, as had Margaret, Lady Roos, in 1423.28 Once the business of the fine was out of the way, Richard Woodville's career continued ...
Stolen Crown: The Secret Marriage that Forever Changed the Fate of England

“'A Wiseman ought to beware how he weds a fair woman, for every man will desire to have her love and so they will seek their pleasures to the hurt and displeasure of her husband.'” He grinned at Kate and me. “My lord of Buckingham must ...
The First Lady and the Rebel: A Novel

He glared at the President, who was helping support Dr. Crawford. “As for you—good Lord, is it President Lincoln? I did not real—” “Good work you boys are doing,” Mr. Lincoln said as the officer turned perfectly white. “Keep it up.
Her Highness, the Traitor

As Susan Brigden and other historians have pointed out, there is evidence that Somerset was involved in some sort of plot against Northumberland in 1551, even if its actual details were exaggerated by the government.
Queen of Last Hopes: The Story of Margaret of Anjou

In no time at all, it seemed, bad news followed us there: two of Henry's kinsmen, the Stafford brothers, had pursued the fleeing rebels into Kent, cer- tain that they could be dealt with easily now that they were out of London.
The Traitor's Wife

It's set during the Wars of the Roses and is narrated by Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, and his wife, Katherine Woodville, sister to Queen Elizabeth Woodville. Buckingham is best known for helping Richard III to the throne ...
Margaret Pole: The Countess in the Tower

The true story of 'The King's Curse'; the extraordinary life of Margaret Pole, niece of Richard III, loyal servant of the Tudors.
Edward II: His Friends, His Enemies, and His Death

39 Frustrated with the events in Scotland and the continuing ravaging of the north of England , the unfortunate Earl of Carlisle attempted to negotiate a truce of his own with the Scots . 39 Doherty , pp . 76-78 . Fryde , p . 131 .
John Brown's Women

As the United States wrestles with its besetting sin--slavery--abolitionist John Brown is growing tired of talk.
Hugh and Bess

Fans of her first novel, The Traitor's Wife, will be thrilled to find that this story follows the next generation of the Despenser family.
The Queen of Last Hopes: The Story of Margaret of Anjou

Susan Higginbotham brings Margaret of Anjou to life and tells the story of the Frenchwoman who was one of the strongest queens England has ever known." —Christy English, author of The Queen's Pawn and To Be Queen
Traitor’s Wife

Gold Medalist, historical / military fiction, 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards • Includes bonus reading group guide PRAISE FOR THE TRAITOR'S WIFE: "Conveys emotions and relationships quite poignantly... entertaining historical ...
The First Lady and the Rebel

From celebrated author Higginbotham comes the incredible story of Lincoln's First Lady whose beloved sister Emily is across party lines, fighting for the South, and Mary is at risk of losing both her country and her family in the tides of a ...
Anne Seymour: Lady in Waiting to Henry VIII's Six Wives

The first ever biography of a true survivor, Anne Seymour a Tudor woman at the very heart - and soul - of Henry VIII's court, an extraordinary lady in waiting to Henry's queens and outlived them all.
Hanging Mary: A Novel

"This is my favorite kind of historical fiction: evocative, deeply moving, and meticulously researched."—Jillian Cantor, author of Margot and The Hours Count Meet Mary Surratt, the woman who could have saved Lincoln.