A Phoenix Rising:
Passion & power at the Tudor court
(The House of the Red Duke Book 1)
By Vivienne Brereton
Publication Date: 8th July 2019
Publisher: Yuletide Press
Page Length: 374 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Thomas is a respected statesman, soldier, and diplomat with valuable inside knowledge of the powerful courts of Europe.
But he knows the stakes are extraordinarily high. One false step in these glittering, candlelit places of love, knightly display, dancing, dining, and desire, can be costly … even fatal.
The shadowy corridors of power aren’t for the faint of heart, being inhabited by exotic creatures, as likely to pounce on their prey as to preen.
Above all, Thomas is loyal to the death to any crowned king of England, whether a Lancastrian, Yorkist or Tudor. He wears his fidelity close to his heart like a badge of honour.
He vows to create a powerful family dynasty, using strong sons and beautiful daughters to play a part in his grand scheme.
But little by little, the deeds of the past begin to collide with those of the present.
What will happen if all the family secrets are finally revealed?
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A Phoenix Rising
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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I absolutely love Tudor fiction, so I will definitely be checking out your book in the near future. If I may ask, what inspired you to write about the Tudor era and did you come across any unsuspected surprises?
ReplyDeleteI have added your book to my to-read list, Vivienne. I am really looking forward to reading your book.
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