Silent Water
Silent Water by P. K. Adams, published by Iron Knight Press in 2019, is a historical fiction novel set during Christmas 1519 in the royal court of Kraków. The story follows Italian noblewoman Bona Sforza, who has recently arrived in Poland as the new bride of King Zygmunt. Amid the festive celebrations, a shocking murder disrupts the court, leading to a wave of gossip and suspicion as another murder occurs shortly after. Caterina Sanseverino, who oversees the ladies of the Queen’s Chamber, teams up with Sebastian Konarski, a junior secretary, to uncover the truth behind these crimes.
As the investigation unfolds, Caterina and Sebastian navigate the complexities of court life while racing against time to prevent further violence. The narrative explores themes of power and justice, reflecting on issues that resonate with contemporary society. With a page count of 259, Silent Water immerses readers in the intrigues of Renaissance Poland, blending elements of mystery and detective fiction. This edition offers a vivid portrayal of the era, inviting readers to engage with the historical context and the human emotions that drive the characters’ actions.
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It is Christmas 1519 and the royal court in Kraków is in the midst of celebrating the joyous season. Less than two years earlier, Italian noblewoman Bona Sforza arrived in Poland’s capital from Bari as King Zygmunt’s new bride. She came from Italy accompanied by a splendid entourage, including Contessa Caterina Sanseverino who oversees the ladies of the Queen’s Chamber. Caterina is still adjusting to the life in this northern kingdom of cold winters, unfamiliar customs, and an incomprehensible language when a shocking murder rocks the court on Christmas night. It is followed by another a few days later. The victims have seemingly nothing in common. Gossip, speculation, and suspicion are rife, but the perpetrator remains elusive as the court heads into the New Year.As the official investigation stalls, Caterina-aided by Sebastian Konarski, a junior secretary in the king’s household-sets out to find the killer. With clues beginning to point to the queen’s innermost circle, the pair are soon racing against time to stop another murder. Silent Water is a story of power and its abuse, and the extremes to which a person may go to find redress for justice denied. Although set at the dawn of the Renaissance era, its themes carry uncanny parallels to some of the most topical social issues of the 21st century. “This clever and suspenseful murder mystery casts a fresh and sparkling light on the world beloved by fans of The Tudors and The Borgias. P. K. Adams, author of two previous novels about the twelfth-century healer and mystic Hildegard of Bingen, masterfully brings Renaissance Poland to life without ever losing track of the human passions that drive her characters. A wonderful start to a new series.”-C. P. Lesley, author of Song of the Siren and other novels
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