October Giveaway: The Queen's Mistake


The first of this month's giveaways is The Queen's Mistake by Diane Haeger. Isn't the cover gorgeous? I would love to own that dress.

Here is a brief description:

From the author of The Secret Bride, the tragic tale of the fifth wife of Henry VIII...When the young and beautiful Catherine Howard becomes the fifth wife of the fifty-year-old King Henry VIII, she seems to be on top of the world. Yet her reign is destined to be brief and heartbreaking, as she is forced to do battle with enemies far more powerful and calculating than she could have ever anticipated in a court where one wrong move could mean her undoing. Wanting only love, Catherine is compelled to deny her heart's desire in favor of her family's ambition. But in so doing, she unwittingly gives those who sought to bring her down a most effective weapon-her own romantic past.The Queen's Mistake is the tragic tale of one passionate and idealistic woman who struggles to negotiate the intrigue of the court and the yearnings of her heart.

I'll also be posting an interview with author Diane Haeger next week.

Rules:

The giveaway ends October 8th. In order to win a copy, leave a comment on any post between now and October 8th.

If you are not a follower and you become one, you will receive an extra entry.

If you twitter about the giveaway, you will receive two extra entries in the giveaway.

Comments

Rachel said…
Thank you for the giveaway! I'm a follower!


Rachelhwallen@gmail.com
October 1, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Daphne said…
I would love to read this (and own that dress as well!). I'm looking forward to your interview with the author. I'm a follower as well (via google).

cmdaphne(at)tds(dot)net
October 1, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Celticlady's Reviews said…
I am a follower, twittered this post and it is on my blog

momkelly2003@yahoo.com

http://celticladysramblings.blogspot.com
October 1, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Anonymous said…
i agree about the book cover and i must say it sounds like an excellent read!
October 1, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Jessica's thoughts said…
The book sounds pretty interesting. I've been a follower for a while.

-Jessica
October 1, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Lynn Irwin Stewart said…
I'd love to be entered -- thanks for the opportunity. I'm a follower.
October 1, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Linda said…
Indeed that is a beautiful cover. Poor Catherine was a tragic queen, and I'd love to win this book.
I follow through Google Reader
lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com
October 1, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Anonymous said…
I'd love to be entered. I'm a follower
October 2, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Unknown said…
I agree! That dress is very pretty!!
October 2, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Please enter me in this contest. I'd love to read the story. The cover is gorgeous.
October 2, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Elysium said…
Please count me in!
I'm follower and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/Elysianfield/statuses/4557327745

crimson_haze(at)hotmail(dot)com
October 2, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Dani said…
I would love to read this book I am a Follower as well.
October 2, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Chanel said…
Please enter me! That sounds like a good book and I would definitely wear that dress!
I've been a lurker for awhile and love your blog! Thanks for all the giveaways!
October 2, 2009 at 4:20 PM
robin said…
Has anyone read it? How wonderful is it?
I just finished The white queen- one of the best books I have ever read- I loved it!
thanks for recommending it. i would never have read it if it hadn't been for reading about it on this blog/
October 2, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Kit moss said…
Me! Me! Me!

And come visit Historical Blogs: Fiction & Fact at at http://historicalnovelblogs.blogspot.com/.

nan hawthorne
Author of: An involuntary King
An adventure/romance in the Arthurain vein.
www.shield-wall.com
October 2, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Bianca C said…
Just found the blog, and its right up my alley! I added you to my google reader! :-)
October 5, 2009 at 12:40 AM
bargaingirl said…
I would love to give this book a home. It looks like a good read and I love her dress.
October 8, 2009 at 1:36 AM
A Bookshelf Monstrosity said…
Please include me in your giveaway!

Thanks.

I'm a follower.

fitz12383(at)hotmail(dot)com
October 8, 2009 at 8:36 AM
mskayz said…
Looks like a great book!! Please enter me!
October 9, 2009 at 4:29 PM
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