Kent, 1554.
The last thing you need when planning a rebellion is a dead body in your castle. Two would be an embarrassment.
Dr. John Dee and his companions, Jack and Kat, find themselves at Allington Castle investigating murder while Sir Thomas Wyatt prepares his uprising against Queen Mary's Spanish marriage. Between mistaken identities and planned rebellion, our scholar-detective must solve the crime before the conspirators march on London.
The third engaging novel in the beloved Predestination series combines historical authenticity with cosy mystery charm during one of Tudor England's most dramatic moments.
Perfect for readers seeking:
- A lighter alternative to Shardlake during Wyatt's Rebellion
- Cosy historical mysteries that balance humour with intrigue
- Authentic Tudor England during a pivotal moment in history
- Character-driven puzzles solved through wit, not violence
- Educational historical fiction that makes the past accessible and engaging
Can Dee solve the murders before rebellion tears the realm apart? Sometimes the most dangerous plots aren't political?they're personal.
Continue the beloved series as our characters face their most challenging adventure yet. Perfect after Proclamation, or discover the series in any order.
Join the readers who've made Dr. John Dee's Tudor England their favourite historical escape.
Autorentext
J. A. Downes was born and raised in England and educated at Imperial College, London University, where he gained a B.Sc. in Physics.
A busy career in information technology provides just a little time left over to explore the mystery of history and, finally, to write about it.
He currently lives with his wife and her horses near the Rocky Mountains in Canada.