C.V. Lee writes historical biographical fiction and is currently writing her Roses & Rebels series, a family saga set in the late 15th and early 16th centuries during the time of the Wars of the Roses, the Renaissance, and the Reformation. Her goal in writing is to bring to life forgotten heroes and heroines of the past.
Born in Texas, raised in Washington state, C.V. lived most of her adult life in California, with a brief stint in Colorado. She grew up east of Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington. After graduation, she moved to California, first to the beaches of the Los Angeles South Bay, then to wine country in the San Francisco Bay Area, and later to the farm country of the Sacramento Valley. Recently, she returned home to Washington state and taken up residence on an island.
Her favorite hobbies include reading, cooking, and traveling.
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C.V. Lee
15th century. England devolves into chaos as two families fight over the throne during the Wars of the Roses, and the repercussions spill over onto the Isle of Jersey. In an era when shifting alliances and acts of treason are commonplace, three lives become entangled in a web of love, deceit, and revenge.
Meet Philippe de Carteret, an insecure young man, thrust into his ancestral role as the island’s premier seigneur. He inherits a manor in ruins with no means to pay for the repairs.
Add Clement Le Hardy, embittered by the loss of his heritage. He vows to reclaim his rightful legacy and exact retribution on Philippe for his misfortunes.
Enter Margaret Harleston, a headstrong maiden, with powerful connections and a substantial dowry. Determined to forge her own path, she rebels against societal constraints.
This gripping tale, based on real people and true events, takes readers on a page-turning journey from the windswept cliffs of Jersey to the gritty streets of London, culminating in a real-life feat of bravery that is still celebrated on the Isle of Jersey today.
Betrayal of Trust
C.V. Lee
Wounds from an enemy are less painful than the betrayal of a trusted friend.
Book Excerpt or Article
15th century. England devolves into chaos as two families fight over the throne during the Wars of the Roses, and the repercussions spill over onto the Isle of Jersey. In an era when shifting alliances and acts of treason are commonplace, three lives become entangled in a web of love, deceit, and revenge.
Meet Philippe de Carteret, an insecure young man, thrust into his ancestral role as the island’s premier seigneur. He inherits a manor in ruins with no means to pay for the repairs.
Add Clement Le Hardy, embittered by the loss of his heritage. He vows to reclaim his rightful legacy and exact retribution on Philippe for his misfortunes.
Enter Margaret Harleston, a headstrong maiden, with powerful connections and a substantial dowry. Determined to forge her own path, she rebels against societal constraints.
This gripping tale, based on real people and true events, takes readers on a page-turning journey from the windswept cliffs of Jersey to the gritty streets of London, culminating in a real-life feat of bravery that is still celebrated on the Isle of Jersey today.
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