England, 1553. The King is dying. The realm is dividing.As Edward VI lies on his deathbed, England stands on the edge of civil war. Catholic and Protestant factions sharpen their knives, each determined to control the crown—and the future of the kingdom.
Princess Elizabeth is in mortal danger.
Summoned from exile, Richard Fitzwarren—disgraced nobleman, hardened soldier, and mercenary for hire—is tasked with one mission: keep Elizabeth alive long enough for her to claim the throne.
But England is watching. And so are her enemies.
In a world where faith is treason and loyalty can mean the gallows, Richard must navigate a court ruled by suspicion, betrayal, and blood. Trusted allies may be traitors. Friends wear masks. And if he fails, Elizabeth will never become queen.
Haunted by his own past and driven by revenge, Richard must choose: protect the future of England—or save himself.
A gripping Tudor spy thriller of religious persecution, political conspiracy, and survival against impossible odds.
Perfect for readers of C.J. Sansom and S.J. Parris.
