Sophie of Bavaria
When a king's heart overcomes political intrigue
When the young, widowed King Wenceslas IV learns that his advisor, Duke Frederick, is arriving for a diplomatic visit, he expects another rather dull but unavoidable duty. However, he has no idea that Frederick will be accompanied by his charming niece, Sophia. A brief meeting is all it takes for Wenceslas to decide to cancel his planned formal engagement to the Princess of Aragon. He realises that only with Sophia by his side can he face the momentous changes in the Holy Roman Empire, torn by political and religious strife. But will he succeed in winning the girl's favour?
Hana Whitton
Hana Parkánová-Whitton studied Czech and English at Charles University, after which she worked in publishing for over twenty years, most recently as the editor-in-chief of the Knižní klub (Book Club). Alongside her publishing activities, she also translates and writes her own literary works. She is the author of numerous books; in addition to successful humorous and detective stories, she has also written several historical novels: The Lady in Blue Silk, The Emperor's Star – Rudolf II, The Last Luxembourger, From the Memoirs of the Emperor's Antiquary, In the Shadow of the Ducal Throne, The Last Love of Emperor Charles, and a series of biographical novels about Bohemian queens. She lives in Great Britain, runs her own literary agency, translates, writes, and collaborates with Czech Radio on programmes about Great Britain.
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