Nancy Bilyeau 2 Book Set (The Crown, The Chalice)
Introduction:
Step into the rich tapestry of Tudor England with the Nancy Bilyeau 2 Book Set. These historical thrillers weave intrigue, mystery, and suspense, bringing to life a world of political machinations and religious turmoil. Perfect for fans of captivating historical fiction.
Titles In This Set:
The Crown
The ChaliceÂ
Description:
The Crown
London, May 1537. As those closest to the throne are locked in a fierce fight against those desperate to save England’s monasteries from destruction, young Joanna Stafford faces a far more personal battle. When Joanna learns her cousin is about to be burned at the stake for rebelling against Henry VIII, she makes a decision that will change not only her life, but quite possibly the fate of a nation.It will mean turning her back on everything she knows, for Joanna is a novice at Dartford Priory – and to save her family, she must break the sacred rule of enclosure. But running away is only the first transgression. From the Tower of London, to secret assignations and from Stonehenge to the royal court – Joanna becomes entangled with a secret whose deadly past stretches farther back than anyone had imagined.
The Chalice
England, 1538. The nation is reeling after the ruthless dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII.Cast out of Dartford Priory, Joanna Stafford – feisty, courageous, but scarred by her recent encounter with rebellion at court – is trying to live a quiet life with her five-year-old charge, Arthur. But family connections draw her dangerously close to a treasonous plot and, repelled by violence and the whispered conspiracies around her, Joanna seeks a life with a man who loves her. But, no matter how hard she tries, she cannot escape the spreading darkness of her destiny. She must make a choice between those she cares for most, and taking her part in a mysterious prophecy foretold by three compelling seers.
