The Crown by Nancy Bilyeau
*Shortlisted for the 2012 CWA Ellis Peters Award* London, May 1537: When Joanna Stafford, a young novice, learns her cousin is about to be burned at the stake for rebelling against Henry VIII, she makes a decision that will change not only her life but quite possibly, the fate of a nation. Joanna breaks the sacred rule of enclosure and runs away from Dartford Priory. But when Joanna and her father are arrested and sent to the Tower of London, she finds herself a pawn in a deadly power struggle. Those closest to the throne are locked in a fierce fight against those desperate to save England's monasteries from destruction Charged with a mission to find a hidden relic believed to possess a mystical power that has slain three Englishmen of royal blood in the last 300 years, Joanna and a troubled young friar, Brother Edmund, must seek answers across England. Once she learns the true secret of her quest, one that traces all the way back to Golgotha and the Relics of the Passion, Joanna must finally determine who to trust and how far she is willing to go to protect her life, her family and everything she holds dear.
Bilyeau deftly weaves extensive historical detail throughout, but the real draw of this suspenseful novel is its juicy blend of lust, murder, conspiracy and betrayal* O, The Oprah Magazine *
Strong character development, realistic historical detail, and an atmosphere of pervasive tension coupled to a fast-placed plot make it compulsively readable. * Booklist *
This fast-paced debut delivers Tudor intrigue and mystical thrills in one satisfying package - and leaves room for a sequel. * Kirkus *
...will appeal to fans of Dan Brown and Philippa Gregory. * Library Journal *
Nancy Bilyeau's polished, inventive debut has all the ingredients of the best historical fiction: a broad cast of characters, well-imagined settings, and vivid story-telling...In Joanna Stafford, Bilyeau has given us a memorable character who us prepared to risk her life to save what she must most values, while Stafford's desperate search for a lost religious relic will satisfy even the most ardent mystery fans. -- Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches
The events of the period come to life in Nancy Bilyeau's dazzling and heart-wrenching novel. The Crown is is evocative, provocative, and full of intriguing characters - a gorgeously written novel that has mystery and history, pathos and depth. This is a stunning debut about a woman whose spirit shines through and deeply moves the reader. * MJ Rose, international bestseller *
Captivating thriller. * All You Magazine *
Nancy Bilyeau's first novel is a gripping, treasure-hunt-like romp through one of the bloodiest periods in British history. * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
Fabulous debut thriller * inStyle UK *
With a strong protagonist and some well-drawn characters, there are political intrigues, power struggles and deadly encounters in this novel of mystery and suspense. * CHOICE MAGAZINE *
Strong character development, realistic historical detail, and an atmosphere of pervasive tension coupled to a fast-placed plot make it compulsively readable. * Booklist *
This fast-paced debut delivers Tudor intrigue and mystical thrills in one satisfying package - and leaves room for a sequel. * Kirkus *
...will appeal to fans of Dan Brown and Philippa Gregory. * Library Journal *
Nancy Bilyeau's polished, inventive debut has all the ingredients of the best historical fiction: a broad cast of characters, well-imagined settings, and vivid story-telling...In Joanna Stafford, Bilyeau has given us a memorable character who us prepared to risk her life to save what she must most values, while Stafford's desperate search for a lost religious relic will satisfy even the most ardent mystery fans. -- Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches
The events of the period come to life in Nancy Bilyeau's dazzling and heart-wrenching novel. The Crown is is evocative, provocative, and full of intriguing characters - a gorgeously written novel that has mystery and history, pathos and depth. This is a stunning debut about a woman whose spirit shines through and deeply moves the reader. * MJ Rose, international bestseller *
Captivating thriller. * All You Magazine *
Nancy Bilyeau's first novel is a gripping, treasure-hunt-like romp through one of the bloodiest periods in British history. * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
Fabulous debut thriller * inStyle UK *
With a strong protagonist and some well-drawn characters, there are political intrigues, power struggles and deadly encounters in this novel of mystery and suspense. * CHOICE MAGAZINE *
Nancy Bilyeau is a magazine editor and writer who lives in New York City with her husband and two children. She has worked for ROLLING STONE, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, INSTYLE and PARADE. Her screenplays have been finalists in competitions including the Page International Screenwriting Awards, Scriptapalooza, and Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope competition. THE CROWN is her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409133063 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409133060 |
| Titel | The Crown |
| Autor | Nancy Bilyeau |
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| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | Orion Publishing Co |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2012-02-02 |
| Seitenanzahl | 416 |
| Preise | Short-listed for CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award 2012 (UK) |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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