Coming Soon: Where Loyalties Burn
New Title: Coming Soon!
A sweeping tale of love, rebellion, and the women who shaped the fate of medieval Wales.
I'm thrilled to share that my new novel, Where Loyalties Burn, is coming soon!
Set against the windswept hills and stormy politics of twelfth-century Wales, this story is steeped in real history, bold passions, and the tangled loyalties that bind and break us. At its heart is Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd—princess of Gwynedd, warrior, mother, and rebel bride—whose love for a dispossessed prince with a dangerous claim to the stolen throne of Deheubarth will change the fate of kingdoms.
But Gwenllian’s story is only one thread in a larger tapestry. Their union sparks political unrest and personal trials, drawing in queens, kings, and rivals —each driven by loyalty, vengeance, or love.
From the quiet strength of Queen Angharad, haunted by fear for her children, to the burning ambition of Griffith ap Rhys, Owain ap Cadwgan’s dangerous charm, and King Henry I’s ruthless gaze toward the west—Where Loyalties Burn explores how love, legacy, and vengeance collide in a land on the edge of war.
As fighting ignites across Wales and into Ireland, the women behind the throne—wives, mothers, sisters, lovers—must find their voice in a world ruled by swords.
This novel has been a labour of love—an attempt to give voice to the women so often overlooked in the pages of history and to breathe life into a moment when the future of the Welsh hung in the balance.
If you enjoy stories of:
Fierce women in medieval worlds
Love that defies crowns and custom
Real historical figures reimagined
Political intrigue and family drama ...then I hope this one finds its way onto your shelf.
Stay tuned for:
Character reveals (with gorgeous art!)
Behind-the-scenes posts on the real history that inspired the novel
Early access for subscribers to the reader’s guide & book club kit
Coming soon. Watch this space.
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Thank you for walking this path with me.
—Arianwen Nunn