I love English historical fiction having raed all of Plaidy and Gregory's works but was very excited to read a different author's take on the much maligned Edward II. I was not disappointed. As a retired drama teacher I have time to travel and read so I took "The Traitor's Wife" with me on our latest RV adventure. I could not stop reading, my husband was lucky to get fed. Telling us about Edward and his many relatives from the point of view of his beloved niece, Eleanor, was brilliant. Even though the book was quite long, I was never bored and felt that the author had tirelessly researched her subjects and yet she made everyone come beautifully to life. This novel has something for everyone, romance, intrigue, torture and a side of English royalty (Edward II in particular) we haven't seen. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.