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The Tudor Conspiracy

The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles (Book 2)

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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.”

Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I

“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.”

Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author

“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.”

Nancy Bilyeau, author of The Crown

“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.”

RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)

“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!” 

M. J. Rose, author of The Book of Lost Fragrances
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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