Will the secrets finally be revealed, or will the castle walls refuse to give them up?

 

A Phoenix Rising
(The House of the Red Duke Book 1)
By Vivienne Brereton

A mighty earl. A family man. A Howard. Four young people on either side of the Narrow Sea whose lives constantly criss-cross. Entwining them together in the manner of an intricate Tudor tapestry.

1485. 

Henry VII has fought and won the day, ushering in an exciting era of great change.

But what if you’re an earl who chose the wrong side?

A single, brutal battle results in a catastrophic reversal of Thomas Howard’s fortunes. Stripped of his earldom, he’s imprisoned in the Tower and barred from the magnificent Tudor court.

After three long years, he finally earns his freedom and has his sights set higher than ever. Vowing to claw his way back into the good graces of King Henry, he will stop at nothing to restore the Howard family to its former glory.

However, there are dangerous secrets from the past.

Up until now, they’ve remained concealed behind the ancient walls of castles in three countries.

In Cornwall, England, Cecily is leading a happy life while Valentine, Tristan, and Nicolas all live in France, not far from Calais.

Little by little, the deeds of the past begin to collide with those of the present, with far-reaching consequences for all concerned at Henry VIII’s breathtaking 1520 Field of Cloth of Gold in France:

“Nicolas laid his lute to one side, hardly bothering to stifle a yawn of boredom. Nevertheless, he couldn’t escape the fact that he’d agreed to take on a new wife.”

Will the secrets finally be revealed, or will the castle walls refuse to give them up?

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Vivienne Brereton

Born in historic Winchester, England, Vivienne has been passionate about the Tudors for as long as she can remember. This led to a degree in Medieval History and a growing desire to write a historical novel. Words have always played an important part in her life, whether writing, editing, teaching English, or just picking up a good book.

 In preparation for her Tudor series, she did an enormous amount of research: reading, visiting historic buildings, art galleries, with the odd joust or two thrown in! She even mastered several Tudor recipes which are included in her novel. Seeing 'A Phoenix Rising', Book One of 'The House of the Red Duke' in print for the first time was a moment of great joy for her. She hopes that anyone reading it will enjoy the end result as much as she enjoyed writing it.

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