Synopsis
The Queen's Coronation is an unforgettable tale of female resilience, friendship and having the courage to seize your future from bestselling author of The Underground Library, Jennifer Ryan.
By Command of The Queen, you are hereby directed to be present at –
There's a lot to get done ahead of the Queen's Coronation, and even more so when your livelihood is at stake.
Lucy Jones is Junior Wardrobe Assistant to the Queen, but dreams of being a singer. Caroline Brimstone loves her role as the Queen's Assistant Dresser, but behind closed doors, she fights for a better life for herself and her daughter. And Miranda Miller, an undercover journalist in the coronation office's planning committee, needs an inside scoop to keep her job – the only thing she has left.
They are all running away from their own demons but in order to succeed, they must shed their shame, trust themselves and reclaim their lives.
As Queen Elizabeth II takes the throne, will these three women be able to take their rightful places in the world?
Praise for Jennifer Ryan
‘An enchanting hug of a novel’ Cathy Kelly
‘A deliciously warm and heart-rending tale’ Martha Hall Kelly
‘The writing glows with emotional intelligence’ Daily Mail
Details
05 March 2026
9781035060955Reviews
Quick and delightful . . . Ryan’s subtlety shines in her acknowledgment of the importance of remembering the people who pass through our lives and in her descriptions of how war and conflict can teach empathy and change people for the better
A deliciously warm and heartrending tale . . . It’s empowering to see women helping women . . . A lovely reminder that helping others is one of the things that make life so satisfying.
A delight! Jennifer Ryan cooks up a fresh take on the popularity of World War Two fiction and brings the battle into the heart of the wartime home. A charming blend of intriguing characters and a high-stakes cookery competition, served with the perfect amount of pathos and humour
What a dream of a book! Absolute perfection! Nostalgia, rivalry, friendship and fun – a real treat. Beautifully detailed – you will be right there with a cast of vivid characters, cooking their way to a new life
