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Book SynopsisA most engaging novel, full of intrigue and atmosphere' Anne O'BrienA real page-turner; I couldn't put it down' Tracy ReesWeaves the past and present together skilfully' Sarah MorganTransporting and imaginative' Woman__________Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Thriller Award 2021One woman's secret will shape another's destiny1560: Amy Robsart is trapped in a loveless marriage to Robert Dudley, a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by enemies and with nowhere left to turn, Amy hatches a desperate scheme to escape one with devastating consequences that will echo through the centuriesPresent Day: When Lizzie Kingdom is forced to withdraw from the public eye in a blaze of scandal, it seems her life is over. But she's about to encounter a young man, Johnny Robsart, whose fate will interlace with hers in the most unexpected of ways. For Johnny is certain that Lizzie is linked to a terrible secret dating back to Tudor times. If Lizzie is brave enough to go in search of the tr
Trade ReviewPraise for Nicola Cornick:
‘An enthralling read, in which the vividly depicted past and the present day are expertly braided together.’ Anna Belfrage
‘A fascinating tale with intriguing twists.’ Barbara Erskine
‘I was hooked from the first pages.’ Gill Paul
‘You just can’t put it down. Brilliant!’ Katie Fforde
‘A gorgeous novel, so fresh and original. And the tension! I was on the edge of my seat.’ Jenny Ashcroft
‘There is much to enjoy in a sumptuous novel that slips between present day and 1557.’ Sunday Mirror
‘Ms. Cornick is first-class, queen of her game.’ Romance Junkies
‘A rising star.’ Publishers Weekly
‘Fans of Kate Morton will enjoy this gripping tale.’ Candis
‘This compelling yet poignant and at times frightening story calls out to every historical fiction lovers out there to read it and enjoy its glory forever’ Book Stop Corner
‘Her books are fabulous’. New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn
