A thrilling, darkly delicious Tudor novel - 'A stunning debut. One of the best historical novels I have ever read' Alison Weir
FOR SECRETS THIS DEADLY, BLOOD WILL DYE THE THRONE OF A NATION...
London, May 1537. As those closest to the throne are locked in a fierce fight against those desperate to save England's monasteries from destruction, young Joanna Stafford faces a far more personal battle. When Joanna 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.
It will mean turning her back on everything she knows, for Joanna is a novice at Dartford Priory - and to save her family, she must break the sacred rule of enclosure. But running away is only the first transgression. From the Tower of London, to secret assignations and from Stonehenge to the royal court - Joanna becomes entangled with a secret whose deadly past stretches farther back than anyone had imagined.
As her mission draws a trail in blood from the last whispered words of a queen to a pattern of unnatural deaths in the royal lineage, Joanna must determine who to trust, and how far she's willing to go to protect her life, her family and everything she holds dear.
"A gripping treasure-hunt-like romp through one of the bloodiest periods in British history" - Good Housekeeping
"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
"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
"Will appeal to fans of Dan Brown and Philippa Gregory" - Library Journal
"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
"Joanna Stafford is a young novice caught up in power struggles familiar to readers of Mantel and CJ Sansom, but with the elements of magic that echo the historical thrillers of Kate Mosse" - Mslexia
"Fabulous debut thriller" - inStyle UK
"A gripping treasure-hunt-like romp through one of the bloodiest periods in British history." - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
"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
"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
"A Historical Fiction title that not only brought together the elements of the historical beautifully but also wove a mystery within that kept me glued from start to finish...a cracking read." - FALCATA TIMES
"Joanna Stafford is a young novice caught up in power struggles familiar to readers of Mantel and CJ Sansom, but with the elements of magic that echo the historical thrillers of Kate Mosse." - MSLEXIA
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FOR SECRETS THIS DEADLY, BLOOD WILL DYE THE THRONE OF A NATION...
London, May 1537. As those closest to the throne are locked in a fierce fight against those desperate to save England's monasteries from destruction, young Joanna Stafford faces a far more personal battle. When Joanna 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.
It will mean turning her back on everything she knows, for Joanna is a novice at Dartford Priory - and to save her family, she must break the sacred rule of enclosure. But running away is only the first transgression. From the Tower of London, to secret assignations and from Stonehenge to the royal court - Joanna becomes entangled with a secret whose deadly past stretches farther back than anyone had imagined.
As her mission draws a trail in blood from the last whispered words of a queen to a pattern of unnatural deaths in the royal lineage, Joanna must determine who to trust, and how far she's willing to go to protect her life, her family and everything she holds dear.
"A gripping treasure-hunt-like romp through one of the bloodiest periods in British history" - Good Housekeeping
"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
"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
"Will appeal to fans of Dan Brown and Philippa Gregory" - Library Journal
"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
"Joanna Stafford is a young novice caught up in power struggles familiar to readers of Mantel and CJ Sansom, but with the elements of magic that echo the historical thrillers of Kate Mosse" - Mslexia
"Fabulous debut thriller" - inStyle UK
"A gripping treasure-hunt-like romp through one of the bloodiest periods in British history." - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
"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
"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
"A Historical Fiction title that not only brought together the elements of the historical beautifully but also wove a mystery within that kept me glued from start to finish...a cracking read." - FALCATA TIMES
"Joanna Stafford is a young novice caught up in power struggles familiar to readers of Mantel and CJ Sansom, but with the elements of magic that echo the historical thrillers of Kate Mosse." - MSLEXIA
Формат: Скан PDf
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