Sun Ascendant: An intense and compelling mix of love, war, and politics during the Wars of the Roses.

In this heart-stopping sequel to Wheel of Fortune, Sun Ascendant is the gripping and immersive second book in a major new historical fiction series The Tarnished Crown. Set during the fifteenth-century Wars of the Roses, award-winning novelist CF Dunn continues the story of strong-willed and resolute Isobel Fenton who, pitched into a turbulent world of love, loyalty and treachery, finds herself at the heart of power.

It is 1470 and England is in turmoil. For almost ten years, the attractive and charismatic Edward IV has ruled with the Earl of Warwick's support, but now rebellion threatens the fragile peace.

Strong-willed and single-minded, young Isobel Fenton is determined that nothing will separate her from her beloved manor of Beaumancote, but as unseen witness to a summary execution, she is propelled into a world of personal feud and national politics as the houses of York and Lancaster threaten to tear the country apart.

Now unwilling mistress of the formidable Earl, Isobel despairs of ever being free to follow her own heart. But events take a sinister turn, and as the Earl of Warwick and King Edward IV vie for power, Isobel must face her own battle for survival. Divided by love and loyalty, how will Isobel contend with the decaying relationship of the two brothers who seek her love? And what is the bitter Countess prepared to do to be rid of her rival?