Duty, passion, and power collide in The Lydiard Chronicles, a family saga inspired by real ancestors and true events. Three courageous women—survivors, strategists, and storytellers—defy the constraints of society to shape their family’s fate and England’s future. Their voices echo through time. Their legacy changed a nation.
The Lydiard Chronicles is an award-winning, best-selling historical family saga which brings to life the remarkable true stories of the St.John family. Spanning three compelling novels—The Lady of the Tower, By Love Divided, and Written in Their Stars—the series follows the legacy of resilient and intelligent women who lived as spies, courtiers, and diarists during England’s most turbulent century, navigating the quicksand of love and war, political upheaval, and personal sacrifice.
Bound by fierce family loyalty and unforgettable love, the women of The Lydiard Chronicles defy the limits of their time with passion, courage, and unshakable independence. They endure captivity in the Tower of London, exile in the Louvre Palace, and the heart-wrenching divisions of the English Civil War—fighting not just for survival, but for their beliefs, their families, and the right to choose their own fate. Years in the research and telling, this family saga reveals how these women created history from the shadows, leaving a legacy of resilience, defiance, and enduring influence.
Rooted in original diaries, letters, and family papers, The Lydiard Chronicles offers an intimate, biographical portrait of women who moved behind the scenes of power. Serving as trusted secret agents, military wives, and confidantes of kings, they were deeply engaged in the political and religious conflicts of their time. Through tragedy and triumph, the women of The Lydiard Chronicles shape their destinies—and the fate of a nation—in this richly researched and vividly told historical epic.
The Lydiard Chronicles are selected for a Kindle Deal for the month of July, and are available at 0.99 each in the US, UK, Australia and Canada, with the trilogy on sale for 2.97.
The Lydiard Chronicles are on tour with the Coffee Pot Book Club June 30 – July 15: please visit these wonderful bloggers and hosts to read excerpts, posts on the stories behind the Chronicles, and some very appreciated new reviews!
