THE QUEEN’S DAUGHTER, out from Henry Holt for Young Reads, takes place during the turbulent 12th century as princess Joan of England tries to live and reign according to precepts taught by her mother, the most notorious woman of the middle ages -- Eleanor of Aquitaine.  Joan struggles with the legacy of her dysfunctional family-gone-medieval and comes into her own as Queen of Sicily then Countess of Toulouse.  Susan says that as a physician, wife, and mother of two “perfect” children, she feels blessed.  When she escapes it’s to medieval England and France or ancient Rome and Greece.

Susan is represented by The Kraas Literary Agency.

“a great debut and an interesting story.”

KIRKUS

vividly imagined ... readers will champion Joan

BOOKLIST

“a good introduction to the fascinating lives of this incredible family.”

THE HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW

"Fans of historical fiction, and especially historical romance, will devour this volume."

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL