Solomon's Crown

Praise

“I cannot believe this book exists. I want to wrap myself in velvet to read passages aloud beside a blazing hearth that’s taller than I am. The prose thrums with best kind of heartbreak. . . . There are moments of breathtaking loveliness: a kiss by a frozen woodland stream, light pouring through a stained-glass window, every acid-bright cameo by Eleanor of Aquitaine.”—The New York Times Book Review

“An utterly delightful reimagining of medieval Europe, where a romance between two kings unfolds across enemy lines. Natasha Siegel’s sweeping tale full of heart and historical optimism will make you believe the impossible.”—C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise

“Riveting, haunting—two powerful rulers in a battle for love and respect.”—Tamora Pierce

“I savored every page. These two kings will wreck your heart, and you’ll ask them to do it again. Natasha Siegel’s is a voice I craved in historical fiction.”—Heather Walter, author of Malice

“[A] compelling portrait of two men on the cusp of their respective fame in history . . . Siegel is a relative newcomer to the world of historical fiction. But she is a welcome gift to lovers of the genre. Solomon’s Crown is a book that should be in everyone’s library.”—Historical Novel Society

“Recounts [a] captivating and chivalrous romance . . . An intriguing and imaginative story.”—Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

“A breathtakingly intimate love story set against a sweeping historical backdrop, Solomon’s Crown is an unforgettable delight.”—S. T. Gibson, author of A Dowry of Blood

“Solomon’s Crown has the mixture of sweeping scope and lush sensory detail that makes for the best historical fiction. This is a joyful debut from a remarkable talent.”—Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light

“Glorious, heart-wrenching, and, above all, hopeful. Solomon’s Crown is a meditative, startlingly lovely examination of love, rivalry, and what makes a legacy, and Natasha Siegel has crafted a triumph of a debut.”—Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief

“Romeo and Juliet meets Oscar Wilde in twelfth-century Europe. This is truly a unique work and one to be savored.”—Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of The Memoirs of Cleopatra

“[A] star-crossed love affair . . . A heart-wrenching, romantic historical saga.”—Library Journal

“Captivating . . . Siegel’s smooth, gorgeous writing deliciously evokes the era and establishes her well-drawn characters. This will be catnip for readers who like their historical romance to come with a deep political slant.”—Publishers Weekly