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In Tudor England, the controversial announcement that Mary Tudor will marry a Spanish Catholic prince sets off a storm of rumors. Allegations that her half‑sister, Princess Elizabeth, is plotting a coup swirl through London’s underworld. Detective Brendan Prescott is suddenly thrust into a perilous cat‑and‑mouse game, navigating political intrigue and clandestine espionage as the stakes of power shift in the capital. The novel blends historical detail with a suspenseful thriller narrative, unfolding secrets and betrayals amid the period’s complex diplomatic tensions.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: C. W. Gortner
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