The tudor secret book

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brendan is a very young man, more a boy, thrust into the inner circle of king edward vis court which was a place full of intrigue and danger. Brendan prescott, an orphan, is reared in the household of the powerful dudley family. W download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Brendan prescott, a foundling reared by the powerful dudley family, is brought to court and finds himself sent on an illicit mission by his master, lord robert, to the enigmatic princess elizabeth. Brought to court, prescott finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the kings bri. The tudor secret is a novel set in the summer of 1553 in tudor england. The series ended with the publication of the fifth book in 2012, the kings damsel. I look forward to reading the next book in the series of the rise of brendan prescott as a secret spymaster for elizabeth i. Gortner a few years back, i overdosed on tudor fiction, but in recent months ive been craving the drama, court intrigue, and everpresent bedroom battles that come along with henry viii and his wives. He is brought to court and finds that he is to be sent on. At first i thought the secret may be a liaison between brendan prescott and the virgin queen elizabeth. Gortner and i could not be happier with the introduction to this author.

I actually bought both the secret lion and the tudor secret, mistakenly thinking the second was a sequel to the first. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the tudor secret. Having read and loved the last queen by christopher gortner i couldnt wait to read the first book in the. In gortners capable hands, prescott is a believable and enjoyable hero, a man of strong loyalties but naive enough to be exploited. The tudor secret, elizabeth i spymaster chronicles by c w. Buy the tudor secret elizabeths spymaster 1 by christopher gortner isbn. Buy the tudor secret by christopher gortner online at alibris. With only a bold stable boy and an audacious ladyinwaiting at his side, brendan plunges into a ruthless gambit of halftruths, lies, and murder.

It is a good quick read, fast moving, mix with facts, figures and intrigue. The tudor secret book charlotte mecklenburg library. The tudor secret cw gortner official author website. In sixteenthcentury england, brendan prescott enters a world of danger and lies when he reluctantly agrees to work as a double agent for princess elizabeths protector, william cecil. Although i havent read the first two books, this book definitely can stand on its own and i had no problem with following along. A novel the elizabeth i spymaster chronicles book 1.

The tudor secret the elizabeth i spymaster chronicles c. Brought to court, prescott finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the kings brilliant but enigmatic sister, princess elizabeth. The first book in the tudor court series is the pleasure palace. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The tudor secret king county library system overdrive. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of tudor england, c. C w gortner it is the summer of 1553, a time of danger and deceit. Gortners the tudor secret the elizabeth i spymaster chronicles is an intriguing mystery a labyrinth of a story that twists and turns us well and surely, deep in an intricate maze set in tudor. I found the story fast paced with page after page of intrigue, excitement and love. Gortners spymaster chronicles, the tudor secret introduces the reader to brendan prescott, a foundling raised in the dudley household and one whos very blood hides a secret many would do anything, even kill, to keep hidden.

In fact, one of my only criticisms is that it was difficult for me as a reader to believe the abbreviated time line in the book how so much could happen in such a short period of time was confusing, to say the least. The tudor secret i enjoyed this book and its what if twist to the plot, which moved quite rapidly. The tudor secret london borough of richmond upon thames. When i learned that one of my favorite authors was starting a new historical mystery series i was very excited. I was happy to receive a free copy of the tudor secret by c. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the tudor secret. It has detailed descriptions of life in the courts and london in the period. However quickly i found this historical fiction novel a thrilling spy story. I would recommend this story as a thrilling spy novel whether you are familiar with the history of the tudors or not. Outraged when her neerdowell cousin loses a family heirloom in. Brendan prescott, an orphan, has been reared in the household of the powerful dudley family. The tudor secret elizabeths spymaster book 1 ebook. Additionally, this book, while it contains a brilliantly executed plot and threedimensional characters, takes great liberties with historical fact.

In gortners latest riveting historical after the last queen, the influential dudley family sends orphan servant brendan prescott to serve their cruel son, lord robert, at king edwards court, and t. Brought to court, prescott finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The era of the tudors was one of danger, intrigue, conspiracy. C w gortner in sixteenthcentury england, brendan prescott enters a world of danger and lies when he reluctantly agrees to work as a double agent for princess elizabeths protector, william cecil. There was also a boxed set published featuring the books of this series in 2011 that was called kate emersons secrets of the tudor court boxed set. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of tudor england, the tudor secret is the first book in the elizabeth i spymaster chronicles. The era of the tudors was one of danger, intrigue, conspiracy, and, above all, spies. I have to say im shocked that the publisher would release this book without letting on that it is a reedit of an earlier work doesnt raise my opinion of st. Brought to court, he finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the. The tudor secret the elizabeth i spymaster chronicles. The tudor secret ebook greene county public library. Gortners the tudor secret is the first book in the elizabeth i spymaster chronicles.