On 2024 Shortlist for Young Quills: A gripping Tudor mystery set at the dawn of the Reformation.
“A story of faith, friendship and having the courage of your convictions.” Ally Sherrick, award-winning author of ‘Black Powder’ and ‘The Queen’s Fool'
“A compelling Tudor adventure full of hurtling pursuits and perilous secrets. Rich in historical detail, the story nevertheless echoes timeless themes of friendship, justice - and the freedom to believe differently. I found it hard to put down.” Barbara Henderson, two time Young Quills award winner
“Has everything you could want from a book - memorable characters, peril galore, evocative description, heart-thudding drama and nail-biting personal dilemma.” Susan Brownrigg, author of ‘Kintana and the Captain’s Curse' and the Gracie Fairshaw Mysteries.
What would you do to help a friend?
What would you risk to save a traitor?
Sent to live with her aunt and cousins in the opulent surroundings of Lockwood Hall, Grace is desperate to impress. But everything she does leads from bad to worse, and soon she is faced with losing her only friend and being sent home in disgrace.
When she stumbles across a deadly secret, she must decide whether to protect herself and her future, or risk everything to save the life of a criminal.
From the author of ‘Out of the Smoke’ comes a gripping mystery set in the perilous world of Tudor England at the dawn of the Reformation.