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  • Written by: C. W. Gortner
  • Narrated by: Steve West
  • Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)

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The Tudor Vendetta

Written by: C. W. Gortner
Narrated by: Steve West
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Upon the death of Mary I (Bloody Mary), Elizabeth I takes the throne, and Brendan Prescott is called to aid the young queen amid a realm plunged into chaos and a court rife with conspiracy.

London, 1558. Queen Mary is dead, and 25-year-old Elizabeth ascends the throne. Summoned to court from exile abroad, Elizabeth's intimate spy, Brendan Prescott, is reunited with the young queen, as well as his beloved Kate, scheming William Cecil, and archrival Robert Dudley. A poison attempt on Elizabeth soon overshadows her coronation, but before Brendan can investigate, Elizabeth summons him in private to dispatch him on a far more confidential mission: to find her favored lady in waiting, Lady Parry, who has disappeared during a visit to her family manor in Yorkshire.

Upon his arrival at the desolate seaside manor where Lady Parry was last seen, he encounters a strange, impoverished family beset by grief, as well as mounting evidence that they hide a secret from him. The mystery surrounding Lady Parry deepens as Brendan begins to realize there is far more going on at the manor than meets the eye, but the closer he gets to the heart of the mystery in Vaughan Hall, the more he learns that, in his zeal to uncover the truth, he could be precipitating Elizabeth's destruction.

From the intrigue-laden passages of Whitehall to a foreboding Catholic manor and the deadly underworld of London, Brendan must race against time to unravel a vendetta that will strike at the very core of his world - a vendetta that could expose a buried past and betray everything he has fought for, including his loyalty to his queen.

©2014 C. W. Gortner (P)2014 Blackstone Audio

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Loved it!

What a great adventure. So well written and narrated. If you love history, this is a must listen.

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The Story Ends

Book 3 of the Spymaster Chronicles expands on the previous Books and brings the story to its conclusion, albeit taking very unexpected and twisty turns to get there. This is what makes this series so great. Each book has its own story or mission to tell, but there is a glue that holds all three together, revealing some aspects gradually. To summarize: From the intrigue-laden passages of Whitehall to a foreboding Catholic manor and the prisons of the Tower, Brendan must risk everything to unravel a vendetta that strikes at the very core of his world, including his loyalty to his queen.

I've listened to all three books before writing reviews and am thrilled and grateful to have all threads, knotted and lose woven into a satisfying ending. The writing is great, the story fantastic, the stage richly painted, the narration superlative, and one fan firmly established.

 

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I love Prescott !!!

my most favourite protagonist of all time! so many times I feared he was done for!! I loved ALL 3 books in this series. The writing was great, and the narrator even better! He literally brought all of the characters to life. I was sad when I finally finished the third book. Great writing, great reading. All I can say now, is thank you.

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Tudor series

I thoroughly enjoyed this series. All 3 were very good - the 2nd one especially. I've always loved historical fiction and used to read Jean Plaidy avidly. This author is a good replacement & Steve West's narration was excellent

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