SOLOMON’S CROWN

“A pair of thrones between us, and my heart clutched like a rosary within his hands…”

Twelfth-century Europe. Newly-crowned King Philip of France is determined to restore his nation to its former empire and bring glory to his name. But when his greatest enemy, King Henry of England, threatens to end his reign before it can even begin, Philip is forced to make a precarious alliance with Henry's volatile son—risking both his throne, and his heart.

Richard, Duke of Aquitaine, never thought he would be King. But when an unexpected tragedy makes him heir to England, he finally has an opportunity to overthrow the father he despises. At first, Philip is a useful tool in his quest for vengeance . . . until passion and politics collide, and Richard begins to question whether the crown is worth the cost.

When Philip and Richard find themselves staring down an impending war, they must choose between their desire for one another, and their grand ambitions. Will their love prevail, if it calls to them from across the battlefield? Perfect for fans of The Song of Achilles, this epic romance of royal intrigue and betrayal reimagines two real-life kings ensnared by an impossible choice: Follow their hearts, or earn their place in history.

Praise for Solomon’s Crown

“The prose thrums with the best kind of heartbreak… Breathtaking loveliness.”
—New York Times Book Review 

“Absolutely captivating and wonderfully romantic. I didn't want to put this book down, even when it had ended.”
—Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Simon Snow trilogy 

“Siegel reimagines the lives of real medieval European kings in her captivating queer debut… [Her] smooth, gorgeous writing deliciously evokes the era and establishes her well-drawn characters. This will be catnip for readers who like their historical romance to come with a deep political slant.”
—Publisher’s Weekly

“Riveting, haunting—two powerful rulers in a battle for love and respect.”
—Tamora Pierce 

“Glorious, heart-wrenching, and above all, hopeful. Solomon’s Crown is a meditative, startlingly lovely examination of love, rivalry, and what makes a legacy… Natasha Siegel has crafted a triumph of a debut.”
—Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief

“An utterly delightful reimagining of medieval Europe, where a romance between two kings unfolds across enemy lines. Natasha Siegel’s sweeping tale full of heart and historical optimism will make you believe the impossible.” 
—C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise 

 “Romeo and Juliet meets Oscar Wilde in twelfth century Europe. Solomon’s Crown is a work of supreme imagination, wit, and forbidden love that feels timeless, and Natasha Siegel’s lyrical language sings. This is truly a unique work and one to be savored.”
—Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of The Memoirs of Cleopatra 

“Solomon's Crown has the mixture of sweeping scope and lush sensory detail that makes for the best historical fiction. I turned the last page and immediately itched to read it again, more slowly, so that I could roll around in the aching romance and assured prose. This is a joyful debut from a remarkable talent.”
—Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light