Duchess by Susan Holloway Scott
In 1673, Sarah Jennings had no prospects, hopes, or future as her family had been left impoverished by the Civil War. However, her fortunes changed when she was chosen to be a maid of honor at the court of Charles II. Sarah saw this as an opportunity to enter the highest levels of Restoration society, and she quickly became a favorite of the lonely Princess Anne due to her honesty and ethics in a court filled with depravity and amorality. She also met John Churchill, who shared her ambition and ethics. Together, they rose in power and were eventually titled the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. However, maintaining their status was challenging, as they had to deal with jealousy and backstabbing in the court.
This is an intriguing biographical fiction about the ancestors of Winston Churchill, with a focus on Sarah. Sarah is a fascinating protagonist, navigating a world of deceitful individuals, yet she remains a principled and honest person who fearlessly speaks the truth, even to royalty. Her counterpart, the Duke, shares her candor and ambition, leading to a compelling historical fiction that readers of the genre will enjoy.
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