The Last Daughter of York

By: Nicola Cornick

Narrated by: Sofia Engstrand

“An engaging, fast-paced read for fans of Philippa Gregory and of dual-timeline historical fiction." —Library Journal

In the winter of 1483, Francis Lovell is Richard III’s Lord Chamberlain and confidant, but the threat of Henry Tudor’s rebels has the king entrusting to Francis and his wife, Anne, his most crucial mission: protecting the young Richard of York, his brother’s surviving son and a threat to Henry’s claims to the throne.

Two years later, Richard III is dead, and Anne hides the young prince of York while Francis is hunted by agents of the new king, Henry VII. Running out of options to keep her husband and the boy safe, Anne uses the power of an ancient family relic to send them away, knowing that in doing so she will never see Francis again.

In the present day, Serena Warren has been haunted by her past ever since her twin sister, Caitlin, disappeared. But when Caitlin’s bones are discovered interred in a church vault that hasn’t been opened since the eighteenth century, the police are baffled. Piecing together local folklore that speaks of a magical relic with her own hazy memories of the day Caitlin vanished, Serena begins to uncover an impossible secret that her grandfather has kept hidden, one that connects her to Anne, Francis and the young Duke of York.

Inspired by the enduring mystery of the Princes in the Tower, Nicola Cornick cleverly interprets the events into a dazzling novel set between a present-day mystery and a country on the brink of Tudor rule.

Engrossing

The narrator was really good and I enjoyed the story and the mystery of it, but I did feel like I was a bit confused by the ending. I think I got it, but it leaves some things unaccounted for.

Wow!! What a ride!

I love history and historical fiction. This was a time period I have not studied however always been fascinated about the brothers in the tower and king Richard. This was a story that kept me enthralled all the way to the last words. Brilliantly told and narrated.

Great fun!!

What a fun book this is! Part romance, part historical novel, part mystical magic, part mystery. It keeps some secrets right to the last minutes. Very well performed and such a pleasure to listen to!

Time hopping and historical fiction

Loved it! The story was smart and wound in historical fiction which I prefer. The narrator was great.

Totally enjoyed it!!

This was my first book by Nicola Cornick. The storyline was very engaging, and the narration was superb! I was disappointed when it ended. I definitely plan to listen to more of her stories. Excellent!!