Praise for The Principessa‘The perfect companion for long autumn evenings. It’s an absorbing historical adventure…a satisfyingly intricate plot’ First ‘This is a fabulous read. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical adventure and intrigue, twists and turns but also to those who revel in a poignant and powerful love story. There's something for everyone and what's more, it's beautifully written. What more could anyone ask? I cannot for the life of me understand why Christie Dickason's novels are not better known and appreciated. It's high time.’ Historical Novels Review ‘Impressively researched, authentic and highly readable’ My Weekly Praise for The Firemaster’s Mistress‘A rich mix of romance, suspense, adventure and lightly-worn knowledge. Gunpowder, treason and plot have never been so entertaining.’ Kate Saunders, The Times ‘Atmospheric and impressively researched, it is highly entertaining.’ Elizabeth Buchan, The Sunday Times ‘Marries conspiracy theory to Jacobean high-jinks…a racy read…reveals the principal actors to be models of conspirators everywhere: single-minded, ideologically driven, careless of their own and others lives, believers for the wrong reasons in the efficacy of a single violent blow to change the course of history …so strangely does it resonate with our own times…sometimes one is momentarily unsure whether one is in 1605 or 2005 as one reads.’ A.C. Grayling, Financial Times

• A perfect read for all Philippa Gregory fans: gripping, authentic and widely acclaimed. • Mixes real historical figures with fictional creations as Gregory does, challenging assumptions. • Sumptuous, glorious evocation of Jacobean London and Renaissance Italy. • The PRINCIPESSA andTHE FIREMASTER’S MISTRESS were Top Ten Heatseeker titles. • Dramatic and entertaining publicity from author, highly popular at nationwide events. Competition: Philippa Gregory, Rose Tremain, Deborah Moggach, Sarah Dunant