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Dawnlands

Fairmile, Book 3

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Dawnlands

By: Philippa Gregory
Narrated by: Louise Brealey
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THE NEW SPELLBINDING NOVEL IN THE FAIRMILE SERIES FROM NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF TIDELANDS and DARK TIDES, PHILIPPA GREGORY

In a divided country, power and loyalty conquer all . . .

Ned Ferryman, inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings, returns from America with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising against roman catholic, King James. As Ned swears loyalty to the charismatic Duke of Monmouth, he discovers a new and unexpected love.

Meanwhile, Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a terrified court. Recklessly, Livia drags her son Matthew and his foster mothers Alinor and Alys into a plot to save the queen from Monmouth’s invasion, and Matthew is rewarded with the Manor of Foulmire: on the tidelands where Ned, Alinor and Alys had once scraped a poor living.

Suddenly, Alinor is lady of the manor, as Ned marches into the last battle between the royalists and commoners, hoping for a new dawn for freedom.

A compelling and powerful story of political intrigue and personal ambition, set between the palaces of London, the tidelands of Foulmire and the shores of Barbados.

Praise for Dawnlands:

‘This sprawling, epic addition to the series will delight Gregory’s many fans' The Times

‘Fast-paced, gripping and meticulously researched, the latest novel from Philippa Gregory is historical fiction at its best…' Daily Express

'Spellbinding’ Woman’s Own

‘I love falling into a Philippa Gregory novel, her vibrant take on historical events always brings past eras alive . . . ' Adele Parks, Platinum Magazine©2022 Philippa Gregory (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, UK
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Critic reviews

Praise for Dawnlands:

‘This sprawling, epic addition to the series will delight Gregory’s many fans' The Times

‘Fast-paced, gripping and meticulously researched, the latest novel from Philippa Gregory is historical fiction at its best…Few authors bring history to life like Philippa Gregory and her vivid descriptions of 17th century life give readers a ringside seat at the action' Daily Express

'Spellbinding’ Woman’s Own

‘I love falling into a Philippa Gregory novel, her vibrant take on historical events always brings past eras alive…This has drama aplenty with the fear of execution for treason, deportation, and imposter Princes, the rewards and dangers presented are colossal and exciting. This epic story follows a family from one end of the old empire to another, as they try to find a place in a new world' Adele Parks, Platinum Magazine


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Loved the setting and the characters in this Trilogy. Particularly loved the character of Alinor and her story throughout.

Enjoyable and interesting

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Great novel, well-executed by the narrator, I think I enjoyed this one the most, I found the Sarah,&Rob section of the 2nd book hard to believe, but this the
the third book was in the most part historically accurate and very informative, obviously with some space for Livias antics !
you are left a bit hanging, I so wanted to know how the family finished up and hopefully Livia gets her come uppance - but then there would be no villain 🤣 -
Phillipa Gregory rarely disappoints eagerly looking forward to the fourth novel

Great story

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I loved every second of every part of the three books and the narrator does an amazing job bringing it all to life. Hugely recommended.

Superb trilogy

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I have read the previous two books and listened to Dawnlands, which I’ve really enjoyed. Great story and characters complimented by the narration. I wonder now on hearing the ending if there will be a fourth?

Excellent finale of this Trilogy!

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Everytime I read/listen to one of Phillipas books, I think I know what’s coming.
I’m always wrong!
Excellent ending every time

Always a surprise

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