Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of Ines by Catherine Mathis. This novel is published by Histria Fiction, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding original works of fiction.
Inês, the riveting first book in Catherine Mathis’s Queens of Portugal trilogy, breathes new life into the legendary romance of Pedro and Inês, Portugal’s own Romeo and Juliet. When Prince Pedro falls for Inês, a woman forbidden to be queen, his passion defies royal duty and ignites a deadly struggle for power. Between them stands the king’s trusted advisor, Gonçalves, whose loyalty and ambition will shape the fate of a dynasty.
Inspired by true events, Inês captures the intrigue, betrayal, and enduring love at the heart of one of Portugal’s most haunting stories.
Praise for Ines
“Catherine Mathis takes a blazingly smart and deep dive into an era of history that still resonates today. Mathis excels through an abundance of tense and evocative dialogue, balancing it with the right amount of lively banter. The result is a tour de force that is surefooted and rich in human emotion.” — Chanticleer Book Reviews
“Mathis creates a universally-accessible story of family communication issues, rejection, and love against all odds. These elements, combined with astute inspections of historical detail, make the plot thoroughly engrossing and deeply educational for all.” — Midwest Book Reviews
“Star-crossed love, gothic pageantry, and vengeance carved into stone. the perfect read for anyone who wants their historical fiction with passion, politics, and just the right touch of the eerie.” — Deviant Quill
Born in Berlin as the eldest child of a spy and his secretary-turned-wife, Catherine grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. She earned a degree in history from Sewanee | The University of the South. Now, she resides in Atlanta, where she writes full-time, close to her son and his family. Catherine is a dedicated member of the Historical Novel Society, the Atlanta Writers Club, and the Authors Guild
Ines by Catherine Mathis., 299 pp., ISBN 978-1-59211-602-7, is available at HistriaBooks.com and from all major book retailers. The book is also available in eBook. Titles published under the various imprints of Histria Books are distributed worldwide by the Independent Publishers Group (IPG).