Darcey Bonnette - Secrets of the Tudor Court

Secrets of the Tudor Court: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Ambition Step back in time to the opulent and treacherous world of Henry VIII's court in **Secrets of the Tudor Court**, a captivating historical novel by Darcey Bonnette. Young Mary Howard, brimming with youthful optimism, is swept away from her humble life to the glittering court of King Henry VIII. Eager to be near Anne Boleyn, the woman she believes destined for the throne, Mary finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and ambition. Anne, with her captivating aura, seems to transform everything she touches into gold, but Mary witnesses firsthand the king's fickle nature, a harsh reality that shatters her illusions. Mary soon discovers she is a pawn in a dangerous game orchestrated by her ambitious father, the Duke of Norfolk. Forced to navigate the treacherous currents of court life, Mary desperately seeks to appease him, but her efforts are met with coldness and disdain. Just when she feels trapped and hopeless, she finds solace and love in the arms of Harry Fitzroy, the Duke of Richmond and the King's illegitimate son. However, a twist of fate throws Mary back into the clutches of her father's machinations. Now, she must master the art of deception and cunning, becoming a player in a game of power that could alter the course of history. **Secrets of the Tudor Court** is a heart-pounding tale of love, ambition, and lost innocence. It will captivate readers who enjoy the intricate plots of Phillipa Gregory's novels and the captivating drama of television series like **The Tudors**. **Darcey Bonnette** is a talented historical fiction author, known for her meticulous research and captivating storytelling.

Wydawnictwo	Avon
tytuł oryginału	Secrets of the Tudor Court
data wydania	28 lutego 2011
ISBN	978-0-00-743425-1
liczba stron	336
kategoria	historyczna
język	angielski