Spanning half a century of Elizabethan and Jacobean history and sweeping from the lowest reaches of society to the royal court, this richly textured novel tells the real story of Shakespeare in love. Basing her premise on a marriage bond found in Worcester, England, author Harper.

As historical records show, Anne Whateley of Temple Grafton was betrothed to William Shakespeare just days before he was forced to wed the pregnant Anne Hathaway. Written by Karen Harper Review by Michael I. Persecution and plague, insurrection and inferno, friends and foes, even executions, all come to life in Anne's heart-rending story. A bold and intriguing novel about the woman who was William Shakespeares secret wife from New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper.

From rural Stratford-Upon-the-Avon to teeming London, Anne and Will struggle to forge his career and remain safe from Elizabeth I's campaign to hunt down secret Catholics. Harper, Karen, Shakespeares Mistress (2011) (Anne Hathaway) Harper. Their secret wedding in a country church brings together two passionate souls whose union survives separation, betrayal, and the barbs of small-town gossips. Philippa, The White Princess (2013) Harper, Karen, The Queens Confidante. (Go Bucks) The Harpers are avid Ohio State football fans, but they have a serious side too. A native Ohioan, Karen is a former high school English teacher and English-and-writing instructor at the Ohio State University. As historical records show, Anne Whateley of Temple Grafton was betrothed to Will just days before he was forced to wed the pregnant Anne Hathaway of Shottery. Karen Harper is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of romantic suspense and historical novels. A bold and intriguing novel about the woman who was William Shakespeares secret. Dark-haired and strong-willed, Elizabethan beauty Anne Whateley takes up her pen to divulge the intimate details of her daring life and her great love, William Shakespeare. Read Mistress Shakespeare by Karen Harper available from Rakuten Kobo.