The Tudor Secret
The Tudor Secret by Christopher Gortner, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2011, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the treacherous world of Tudor England. Set in the summer of 1553, the story follows Brendan Prescott, an orphan raised by the influential Dudley family. As he is drawn into the royal court, Brendan embarks on a covert mission involving Princess Elizabeth, only to find himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger orchestrated by Elizabeth’s protector, William Cecil.
Readers will discover a narrative rich in intrigue as Brendan navigates a perilous landscape filled with half-truths and murder while seeking to uncover the mystery of his own past. The plot thickens around Elizabeth’s quest to investigate the troubling disappearance of her brother, King Edward VI. This edition spans 327 pages and is presented in English, offering a captivating glimpse into the suspenseful and complex dynamics of the Tudor era.
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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, he 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 Elizabeth’s 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, THE TUDOR SECRET is the first book in the Elizabeth’s Spymaster series.
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