The Tudor Secret by C W Gortner
The era of the Tudors was one of danger, intrigue, conspiracy, and, above all, spies.
Summer 1553: A time of danger and deceit. Brendan Prescott, an orphan, is reared in the household of the powerful Dudley family. Brought to court, Prescott finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the king's brilliant but enigmatic sister, Princess Elizabeth. But Brendan is soon compelled to work as a double agent by Elizabeth's protector, William Cecil, who promises in exchange to help him unravel the secret of his own mysterious past. A dark plot swirls around Elizabeth's quest to unravel the truth about the ominous disappearance of her seriously ill brother, King Edward VI. With only a bold stable boy and an audacious lady-in-waiting at his side, Brendan plunges into a ruthless gambit of half-truths, lies, and murder. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of Tudor England, C. W. Gortner's The Tudor Secret is the first book in The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles.Gortner has an MA in writing from New College of California, with a focus on historical studies, and has taught university courses on Renaissance women of power. Mademoiselle Chanel, The Queen's Vow, The Confessions of Catherine de Medici, and The Last Queen are among his many works of international recognition. Gortner splits his time between Antigua, Guatemala, and Northern California. Visit his website to learn more about his work and to schedule a book group conversation with him.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780312658502 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312658508 |
| Title | The Tudor Secret |
| Author | C W Gortner |
| Series | Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
| Year published | 2011-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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