Diese Autorin, die auf eine zwanzigjährige Schauspielkarriere zurückblickt, überträgt ihre Fähigkeiten in fesselnde Fiktion und erschafft Charaktere und Erzählungen, die die Leser in ihren Bann ziehen. Ihre veröffentlichten Werke haben weltweiten Erfolg erzielt und umfassen detailreiche historische Sagas vor dem Hintergrund turbulenter Tudor-Herrschaften sowie packende Thriller. Neben ihren erzählerischen Bemühungen widmet sie sich auch dem Coaching aufstrebender Schriftsteller und teilt ihre Expertise durch beliebte Online-Kurse, um deren literarische Laufbahn zu fördern.
Set against the backdrop of 1572 Europe, a resourceful young woman navigates a landscape of political upheaval and religious strife. As exiled English Catholics conspire to dethrone Queen Elizabeth in favor of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Netherlands is engulfed in violence due to Spanish rule, she capitalizes on the chaos to build a profitable business. Her journey intertwines with the turbulent events of the time, highlighting themes of resilience and ambition amidst societal turmoil.
The second in the Thornleigh series, set in England during the reign of the
Tudor monarchs and weaving a fast paced plot through some of the most
tempestuous years of its history.
"A vengeful, bloody queen imprisons her own half-sister...England 1554, and twenty year old Princess Elizabeth is a captive of Queen Mary. She longs for liberty - and in Honor and Richard Thornleigh and their seafaring son Adam, the young princess has loyal allies. When Mary releases her from the Tower, hoping she will make a false move and condemn herself, the Thornleighs return from exile to help Elizabeth in the fight of her life. But Honor is playing a dangerous game as double agent, aware that a false move of her own could uncover her past as a condemned heretic. To save her family and Elizabeth, Honor must turn a headstrong princess into a queen before Bloody Mary destroys them all..."--Publisher's description.
Young Queen Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army, and Elizabeth fears once they are entrenched on the border, they will invade England. Isabel Thornleigh has returned to London from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son. Ever the queen's loyal servant, Isabel is recruited to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far--Isabel's son will be the queen's hostage until she completes her mission. Matters grow worse when Isabel's husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides in a deadly cold war. . . "Starts strong and doesn't let up. . .Kyle's latest is extremely accessible for readers unfamiliar with the series." --Publishers Weekly "Memorable characters, lush historical details, fascinating intrigues, and court drama. History and romance merge, loyalty and passions run high and readers are riveted to the pages." --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars "Riveting, adventurous. . .superb!" --Historical Novel Society
Set in London during 1527, the story follows Honor Larke, who rejects the conventional path of marriage in favor of serving Queen Catherine of Aragon. At Henry VIII's court, she encounters a world rich in intrigue and deception. With her keen observational skills, Honor navigates the complexities of court life, poised to take decisive action when necessary. Her journey highlights themes of autonomy and the struggle against societal expectations.
