The King's Intelligencer

"Terrific scene-setting. Intriguing characters." Editor's Choice, Historical Novel Society London, 1674: When children's bones are unexpectedly unearthed in the Tower of London, England's most haunting mystery-the fate of the missing princes-is reignited. Franny Apsley, confidante to Lady Mary Stuart, heir to King Charles's throne, becomes embroiled in the royal court's excitement over the discovery of children's bones. Could they be the missing princes? As a devastating family secret emerges, Franny is recruited by her cousin Nan Wilmot to determine the truth behind the bones. Her investigation, complicated by an attraction to the secretive court artist Nicholas Jameson and the influence of an enigmatic royal spy, reveals a startling plot threatening the throne and England's stability. In a glittering and debauched society where love is treacherous and loyalty masked, Franny must navigate a world where a woman's voice is often silenced and confront the ultimate question: What is she willing to risk for the sake of her country, her happiness, and her family's safety? A captivating historical novel of conspiracy, passion, and courage, The King's Intelligencer is one woman's quest for a truth that could change the fate of a nation. A companion to the critically acclaimed best-selling novels The Godmother's Secret and The Lydiard Chronicles, The King's Intelligencer weaves beloved characters and actual events together to bring a suspenseful mystery to life. "Outstanding...superbly written...deliciously intriguing." The Ricardian Bulletin