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Step into 1598 and experience a riveting historical journey with this gripping novel set in the twilight years of Queen Elizabeth I's reign. As England navigates the tumultuous waters of politics, war, and intrigue, unorthodox physician Nicholas Shelby emerges as a reluctant spy for the cunning Robert Cecil. Having returned from exile in Padua with his wife Bianca and their child, Shelby discovers a court rife with danger and deception. This historic fiction novel captures the essence of a nation on the brink, highlighting the intense rivalry between England and its old adversary, Spain. As rebellion rages in Ireland, the stakes are higher than ever, with Elizabeth's kingdom hanging in the balance. The narrative unfolds with a plea for help from the great poet Edmund Spenser, compelling Shelby onto a treacherous path filled with unexpected twists and lethal power plays. This brand-new release from Atlantic Press, ISBN 9781838954000, provides not just an engaging read but an authentic glimpse into the complex tapestry of Elizabethan politics. Take a step into a turbulent era where bravery and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. Secure your copy today and explore the depths of ambition and betrayal that defined a pivotal moment in English history. Enjoy fast shipping and prompt delivery right to your doorstep!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838954000
Year: 2023
Publisher: Atlantic
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Elizabeth's reign is reaching its winter and England's old adversaries are fading. But in a world on the brink of change, showing any weakness can be fatal...
1598. Nicholas Shelby, unorthodox physician and reluctant spy for Robert Cecil, has brought his wife Bianca and their child home from exile in Padua. Welcome at court, his star is in the ascendancy. But he has returned to a dangerous world.
Two old enemies are approaching their final reckoning. England and Spain are exhausted by war. In London, Elizabeth is entering the twilight of her reign. In Madrid, King Philip of Spain is dying. Perhaps now is the time for one last throw of the dice.
Elizabeth has seen off more than one Spanish attempt at invasion. But still she is not safe. In Ireland, rebellion against her rule is raging. And if Spain can take Ireland, England will be more vulnerable than ever.
When England's greatest living poet, Edmund Spenser, sends Robert Cecil an enigmatic and mysterious plea for help from his Irish fastness, Cecil dispatches Nicholas to investigate. Soon he and Bianca find themselves caught up not just in bloody rebellion, but in the lethal power-play between Cecil and the one man Elizabeth believes can restore Ireland to her, the unpredictable Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838954000
Year: 2023
Publisher: Atlantic
Description:
Elizabeth's reign is reaching its winter and England's old adversaries are fading. But in a world on the brink of change, showing any weakness can be fatal...
1598. Nicholas Shelby, unorthodox physician and reluctant spy for Robert Cecil, has brought his wife Bianca and their child home from exile in Padua. Welcome at court, his star is in the ascendancy. But he has returned to a dangerous world.
Two old enemies are approaching their final reckoning. England and Spain are exhausted by war. In London, Elizabeth is entering the twilight of her reign. In Madrid, King Philip of Spain is dying. Perhaps now is the time for one last throw of the dice.
Elizabeth has seen off more than one Spanish attempt at invasion. But still she is not safe. In Ireland, rebellion against her rule is raging. And if Spain can take Ireland, England will be more vulnerable than ever.
When England's greatest living poet, Edmund Spenser, sends Robert Cecil an enigmatic and mysterious plea for help from his Irish fastness, Cecil dispatches Nicholas to investigate. Soon he and Bianca find themselves caught up not just in bloody rebellion, but in the lethal power-play between Cecil and the one man Elizabeth believes can restore Ireland to her, the unpredictable Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.