In 1620 Elizabeth Stuart, heavily pregnant with her fifth child, flees Prague following the Battle of White Mountain.
Married to Frederick, Elector Palatine, Elizabeth had accepted the crown of Bohemia in a move that would plunge Europe into decades of war.
But exile does not diminish her influence. Through court politics, diplomacy and dynastic ambition, Elizabeth continues to shape the future of Europe while giving birth to eight more children, ensuring her descendants become woven into the ruling houses of an emerging continent.
The Bohemian Queen by Jean Findlay is published on 15 November, 2026.
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