C.W. Gortner's Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles has been acquired by St. Martin's Press and they will be releasing the first book, which was released as The Secret Lion
in 2006, in February of 2011 under the new name of The Tudor Secret
. Per C.W.'s website, there will also be two more books in the series.
in 2006, in February of 2011 under the new name of The Tudor Secret. Per C.W.'s website, there will also be two more books in the series. Congrats C.W. and yeah for us readers!!!!
by C.W. Gortner
Release Date: February 1, 2011
SYNOPSIS: Summer 1553: A time of danger and deceit. Brendan Prescott, an orphan, is reared in the household of the powerful Dudley family. Brought to court, Brendan finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the King's brilliant but enigmatic sister, Princess Elizabeth. But Brendan is soon compelled to work as a double agent by Elizabeth's protector, William Cecil--who promises in exchange to help him unravel the secret of his own mysterious past. A dark plot swirls around Elizabeth's quest to unravel the truth about the ominous disappearance of her seriously ill brother, King Edward VI. With only a stable boy and Elizabeth's lady-in-waiting at his side, Brendan plunges into a ruthless gambit of half-truths, lies, and murder. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of Tudor England, THE TUDOR SECRET is the first book in the Elizabeth's Spymaster series.
is the first book in the Elizabeth's Spymaster series. Summer 1553: A time of danger and deceit. Brendan Prescott, an orphan, is reared in the household of the powerful Dudley family. Brought to court, Brendan finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the King's brilliant but enigmatic sister, Princess Elizabeth. But Brendan is soon compelled to work as a double agent by Elizabeth's protector, William Cecil--who promises in exchange to help him unravel the secret of his own mysterious past. A dark plot swirls around Elizabeth's quest to unravel the truth about the ominous disappearance of her seriously ill brother, King Edward VI. With only a stable boy and Elizabeth's lady-in-waiting at his side, Brendan plunges into a ruthless gambit of half-truths, lies, and murder. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of Tudor England, THE TUDOR SECRET is the first book in the Elizabeth's Spymaster series.
Good morning!!! I have this book so I had better get to it soon... I love Mr.Gortners writing...
ReplyDeleteOh, glad to know about the re-release!
ReplyDeleteSounds exciting. Heaven knows it was a high spying time.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy about the book and for Christopher!
ReplyDeleteI am very excited at the prospect of finally being able to read this one!
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ReplyDeleteI am going to get this book, it sounds a real thriller
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads-up on the release.
ReplyDeleteStories of intrigue are a favorite. With C. W. Gortner putting this series out, it should be a great read. I am looking forward to this series.
ReplyDeletesometimes it sucks to hear about a book before release! i added it to my wish list anyway!
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