The Tudor Secret
I must admit at the beginning of this review to be not only a lover of historical fiction but a fanatic fan of Henry VIII and all the nonsense and intrigue that surrounded him and his descendants. I read whatever I can get my hands on, some good, some great, some bad and some horrendous. The period has been written and rewritten about by so many authors that its difficult to find something that brings a fresh viewpoint. The Tudor Secret does just that; its fun, refreshing and entertaining. Though there has always been speculation that there were other Tudor family members, this book brings it to the forefront in an interesting way. Anyone that loves the Tudors and all the fun that finds them will love this book
Rated of 5
by Doris K. (Angora, MN)
The Tutor Secret
I enjoyed reading this book based at the time of the Tudor rule in England. The author blends history and fiction to tell a good story. Although Brendan Prescott is a fictional character the author makes him believable as a character who might have lived in this fascinating era. The author states this book is the first in a series about Brandon Prescott as a spymaster for Elizabeth I. I look forward to reading the next books. For historical fiction fans this is a good read.
Rated of 5
by Joan W. (Orion, Michigan)
The Tudor Secret
King Edward, Elizabeth I, the Dudleys, a host of great characters. This was a great historical fiction - This book was full of intrigue, spies, who is working for who? The story about Brendan, an orphan, wanting to find out the secret of his past, meeting up with William Cecil and Elizabeth I. Great read. Can’t wait for the next installment of this series. Would certainly recommend it.
Rated of 5
by Melissa W. (Maryville, TN)
Thoroughly Enjoyable Read
I really enjoyed this book. From the first few pages all the way to the end, I was deeply engrossed in the story. From the fate of Jane Grey to the secret behind the narrator's birthright, the author created a nice mix of historical figures and facts with fictional figures and a heavy dose of imagination. C.W. Gortner kept my interest and I will definitely read future books from The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles.
Rated of 5
by Mary Lou F. (Naples, FL)
English History Revisited
Very good interpretation of English history. Exciting and mysterious times back then. Makes you want to read any other books C. W. Gortner writes. Great read for historical history buffs.
Rated of 5
by Sharon A. (Gainesville, FL)
Secrets to Tell
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The style of writing was easy to follow, the characters interesting, the twists & turns of the plot kept my attention. The book is a mix of history & fiction & I appreciated the author's clarification of this at the end of the story. I'm not normally a fan of this time period, but really enjoyed the story. I would read another book by this author in the future. I'll certainly share my copy with friends along with my positive recommendation.
Rated of 5
by Trezeline B. (Columbia, MD)
What a Wonderful Read!
Mystery, lies and deceit keep the reader captivated while eagerly turning pages. One spy, decides to spy for another purpose and finally becomes very interested in finding his own origins which are all tied up in the the plot. It is difficult to put this book down. While reading, you actually learn some of the history of England, which I always find fascinating.
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by Rebecca G. (havertown, pa)
