D. K. Broster 
Child Royal (Historical Novel) 

In D. K. Broster’s historical novel, ‘Child Royal, ‘ readers are transported to a vividly depicted medieval Scotland where political intrigue and personal struggles unfold against the backdrop of historical events. Broster’s narrative style combines detailed description with a captivating plot that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Through her rich prose, Broster captures the essence of the time period, painting a vivid picture of the social hierarchy and power struggles of the era. ‘Child Royal’ is a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of power in a volatile political landscape. Fans of historical fiction will appreciate the attention to detail and the immersive storytelling that Broster brings to this genre. Readers will find themselves swept up in the drama and tension of medieval Scotland, making ‘Child Royal’ a must-read for anyone interested in the historical fiction genre.

A propos de l’auteur

D. K. Broster (1877–1950) was an English novelist and short-story writer. Her fiction consists mainly of historical romances set in the 18th or early 19th centuries. During the First World War she served as a Red Cross nurse with a voluntary Franco-American hospital, but she returned to England with a knee infection in 1916. After the war, she and a friend, Gertrude Schlich, moved near to Battle, East Sussex, where Broster worked full-time as a writer. She was in the first batch of women to receive her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in 1920 at Oxford.