The Tudor Conspiracy
The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles (Book 2)
- Author C. W. Gortner
- Narrator Steve West
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 16 July 2013
- Run Time 10 hours and 21 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Historical crime and mysteries, Historical fiction.
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What to expect
Hunted by a shadowy foe in Bloody Mary's court, Brendan Prescott plunges into London's treacherous underworld to unravel a dark conspiracy that could make Elizabeth queen—or send her to her death.
England, 1553. Harsh winter encroaches upon the realm. Mary Tudor has become queen to popular acclaim, and her enemies are imprisoned in the Tower. But when she's betrothed to Philip, Catholic prince of Spain, putting her Protestant subjects in peril, rumors of a plot to depose her swirl around the one person many consider to be England's heir and only hope: the queen's half sister, Princess Elizabeth.
Haunted by his past, Brendan Prescott lives far from the intrigues of court. But his time of refuge comes to an end when his foe and mentor, the spymaster Cecil, brings him disquieting news that sends him on a dangerous mission. Elizabeth is held captive at court, the target of the Spanish ambassador, who seeks her demise. Obliged to return to the palace where he almost lost his life, Brendan finds himself working as a double agent for Queen Mary herself, who orders Brendan to secure proof that will be his cherished Elizabeth's undoing.
Plunged into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a mysterious opponent who hides a terrifying secret, Brendan races against time to retrieve a cache of the princess' private letters, even as he begins to realize that in this dark world of betrayal and deceit, where power is supreme and sister can turn against sister, nothing—and no one—is what it seems.
Critics Review
“The Tudor Conspiracy weaves a
suspenseful, tangled skein of intrigue. It is a vibrant historical mystery and
crime thriller with an A-list cast of characters. Here are Elizabeth Tudor and
her Robert Dudley in a light you’ve seldom seen them.”
“Gortner has an unmatched talent for bringing
the past to life. The Tudor
Conspiracy is historical
fiction at its best: a compelling story masterfully told, vivid
characters fully drawn, and an accurate depiction of history. A novel not to be missed.”
“In C. W. Gortner’s skillful hands, the plots and counterplots come to
seething life, with Brendan using every ounce of his brains and courage
to protect those he loves while struggling to stay alive…Lovers
of Tudor history and suspense fiction will be riveted by this
swift-paced, sexy, enthralling novel.”
“The finely detailed historical setting pulses with the treachery,
political upheaval, fear, and madness that were all an integral part of
Mary’s reign. In Gortner’s capable hands, it all becomes very real and
the reader is easily drawn into the suspense and intrigue. The Tudor
Conspiracy is well done and engaging.”
“Suspense, intrigue, betrayal, and deadly
rivalry: what more can you ask for?…Gortner has brewed a swashbuckling, perilous
adventure that you simply can’t put down!”
| Author | C. W. Gortner |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Steve West |
| Series | The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles |
| Duration | 10 hours and 21 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781483061078 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Genre | Historical crime and mysteries, Historical fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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