Heir Apparent
Heir Apparent by Sheri Vangen-Ratcliffe, published by iUniverse in July 2005, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines the past and present through a gripping narrative. The story begins with the shocking discovery of the remains of a pregnant mistress of King Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace, which propels curator and historian Kaitlyn Rose into a whirlwind of unexpected events that challenge her understanding of love and loyalty.
As Kaitlyn navigates the complexities of her relationships, she uncovers startling truths about her best friend Colin Wycliffe and faces the return of his half-brother, Brighton Jones, a physicist entangled in a top-secret time teleportation project. This twist sends Kaitlyn and Colin back to the treacherous court of King Henry VIII, where they must confront intrigue and the king’s desperate ambitions for an heir. The novel explores themes of historical intrigue and personal sacrifice, as Kaitlyn grapples with her feelings for Colin while navigating the dangerous allure of the past. With 368 pages, this edition offers a rich blend of historical detail and contemporary drama.
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When stonemasons find the decomposed remains of a pregnant, unidentified mistress of King Henry VIII inside a crumbling window seat at Hampton Court Palace, curator and historian Kaitlyn Rose gets the shock of her life.
Sparked by the exciting discovery, a chain of events unfolds that sends Kaitlyn’s life veering wildly off course. First, she discovers that Colin Wycliffe, her best friend of seven years and the man she loves, isn’t who he’s claimed to be. Then, when Colin’s misogynistic half-brother, Brighton Jones, turns up after a fifteen-year absence, things become even more bizarre. Brighton, an arrogant but brilliant physicist for British Intelligence, dazzles the pair with his latest top-secret project on time teleportation and sets their course spinning into the sixteenth century. After teleporting to the dangerous court of King Henry VIII, Colin and Kaitlyn make a daring attempt to save the twenty-first century monarchy from absolute extinction.
Intrigue and sexual blackmail unfold when the scheming King Henry VIII-desperate for a male heir-sets his sights on the beautiful Kaitlyn. Will Kaitlyn provide an heir for King Henry VIII or will her love for Colin keep her faithful?
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