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Fiction, Historical mysteries, Historical romance, Historical fiction
The darkly delicious first instalment in Nancy Bilyeau's thrilling Tudor trilogy
A CURSE TO KILL A KING. A FIGHT TO SAVE A NATION.
England, 1538. The nation is reeling after the ruthless dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII.
Cast out of Dartford Priory, Joanna Stafford - feisty, courageous, but scarred by her recent encounter with rebellion at court - is trying to live a quiet life with her five-year-old charge, Arthur. But family connections draw her dangerously close to a treasonous plot and, repelled by violence and the whispered conspiracies around her, Joanna seeks a life with a man who loves her. But, no matter how hard she tries, she cannot escape the spreading darkness of her destiny. She must make a choice between those she cares for most, and taking her part in a mysterious prophecy foretold by three compelling seers.
Joanna embarks upon a testing journey and, as she deciphers the meaning at the core of the prophecy, she learns that the fate of a king and the freedom of a nation rest in her hands.
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Praise for The Chalice
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The human and political battles of Henry VIII's Reformation are brought to exhilarating life in THE CHALICE - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
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THE CHALICE offers a fresh, dynamic look into Tudor England's most powerful, volatile personalities ... Heroine and former nun Joanna Stafford is beautiful, bold and in lethal danger. Bilyeau writes compellingly of people and places that demand your attention and don't let you go even after the last exciting page
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A gripping treasure-hunt-like romp through one of the bloodiest periods in British history - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
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Nancy Bilyeau's passion for history infuses her books
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Bilyeau deftly weaves extensive historical detail throughout, but the real draw of this suspenseful novel is its juicy blend of lust, murder, conspiracy and betrayal - O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
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THE CHALICE is brimming with sinister portents, twisted allegiances, religious superstition and political intrigue. It's a darkly fascinating Tudor brew that leaves you thirsting for more
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THE CHALICE is a gripping, tightly plotted mystery, with a beguiling heroine at its heart, that vividly conjures up the complex dangers of Reformation England. Bilyeau's deftness of touch and complete control over her complex material make for a truly exciting and compelling read
Nancy Bilyeau
Nancy Bilyeau's acclaimed first novel, THE CROWN, was shortlisted for the CWA Ellis Peters Dagger Award for historical fiction and dubbed 'the year's most impressive debut' by the judging panel. It took five years to research and write. Her second novel, THE CHALICE, was the winner of the Best Historical Mystery novel at the RT Book Reviews Awards. Nancy, an editor, lives in New York City with her family. Find out more via her website, www.nancybilyeau.com Facebook/NancyBilyeauAuthor @TudorScribe
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