The Geraldine Conspiracy
The Geraldine Conspiracy by Anne Chambers, published by Marino in 1995, is a historical fiction novel that unfolds in the tumultuous year of 1537. The story centers on Gerald FitzGerald, the last surviving member of the Geraldine dynasty in Ireland, as he navigates a perilous landscape marked by the brutal reign of Henry VIII. With the help of his English tutor, Thomas Leverous, and his aunt, Eleanor, Gerald escapes the king’s agents, setting the stage for a gripping tale of survival and political intrigue.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the complexities of loyalty and betrayal against the backdrop of European politics. As the Gaelic and Anglo-Norman leaders attempt to unite for Gerald’s protection, their efforts are complicated by hidden agendas and personal secrets. The novel delves into the themes of power and survival, revealing the intricate dynamics between Gerald and his protectors. With 448 pages, this edition offers an immersive experience in a pivotal moment of history, presented in English.
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The year is 1537. With barbaric cruelty, Henry VIII has almost wiped out the powerful Geraldine dynasty in Ireland; the eleven-year-old Gerald FitzGerald is the sole survivor. Plucked from the maw of the Tudor murder machine by his English tutor, Thomas Leverous and his young aunt, Eleanor, the Geraldine and his protectors flee from the king’s agents in Ireland. The leaders of the Gaelic and Anglo-Norman traditions offer to put aside their differences and unite to save the Geraldine. But their efforts become entangled in the Machiavellian net of European politics, which destroys their tentative steps towards unity, jeopardises the Geraldine’s life and reveals the dark secret that both unites and divides his protectors, Eleanor and Thomas Leverous.
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