Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine in which we spotlight upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating!
The Tudor Vendetta
by C.W. Gortner
Expected Publication Date: September 2, 2014
Synopsis from Goodreads
Upon the death of Mary I (Bloody Mary), Elizabeth I takes the throne and Brendan Prescott is called to aid the young queen amid a realm plunged into chaos and a court rife with conspiracy
London, 1558. Queen Mary is dead, and 25-year old Elizabeth ascends the throne. Summoned to court from exile abroad, Elizabeth’s intimate spy, Brendan Prescott, is reunited with the young queen, as well as his beloved Kate, scheming William Cecil, and arch-rival, Robert Dudley. A poison attempt on Elizabeth soon overshadows her coronation, but before Brendan can investigate, Elizabeth summons him in private to dispatch him on a far more confidential mission: to find her favored lady in waiting, Lady Parry, who has disappeared during a visit to her family manor in Yorkshire.
Upon his arrival at the desolate sea-side manor where Lady Parry was last seen, he encounters a strange, impoverished family beset by grief, as well as mounting evidence that they hide a secret from him. The mystery surrounding Lady Parry deepens as Brendan begins to realize there is far more going on at the manor than meets the eye, but the closer he gets to the heart of the mystery in Vaughn Hall, the more he learns that in his zeal to uncover the truth, he could be precipitating Elizabeth’s destruction.
From the intrigue-laden passages of Whitehall to a foreboding Catholic manor and the deadly underworld of London, Brendan must race against time to unravel a vendetta that will strike at the very core of his world—a vendetta that could expose a buried past and betray everything he has fought for, including his loyalty to his queen.
Why I am waiting....
Well….it has TUDOR in the title...and written by C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine di Medici...I don’t think I need any more reasons than those! However, since I just realized this is part of a series, I may have a lot of reading to catch up on!
This doesn't sound like something I would normally read, but I hope you enjoy it!
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As Sandra above me said, not really my thing, but it sounds really good! Great pick! Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHey, Kim. Did you know that Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours has a tour with The Tudor Vendetta in October & November? I don't know if they have any spots open, but hey, it's worth a shot! :O)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sounds like a good opportunity! I'll have to check it out.
DeleteOoh, I love historical fiction! And I agree, the Tudor history is fascinating! :) I hope you love this! Great pick!
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This is a new-to-me author, and the synopsis sounds really interesting! I hope you enjoy the series! Thanks for stopping by!
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