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by C. W. Gortner

ISBN: 0972394710
ISBN13: 978-0972394710
Language: English
Publisher: Two Bridges Press; Readers Group Guide edition (August 6, 2006)
Pages: 260
Category: Genre Fiction
Subategory: Literature

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The Secret Lion book. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of Tudor England, The Secret Lion is the first book in The Spymaster Chronicles.

Book DescriptionIn this rousing historical adventure set in the Tudor court, we are swept back to the final days of King Edward VI?s reign, and a time of danger, intrigue, and bravery. Brendan Prescott, a foundling reared in Dudley household, arrives at court to serve as a squire to the arrogant Lord Robert Dudley.

Booklist on the first book in the series, The Tudor Secret). The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles (Volume 1) C. W. Gortner St. Martin's Press. C. Gortner is the author of the acclaimed historical novels The Last Queen and The Confessions of Catherine de Medici

Booklist on the first book in the series, The Tudor Secret). The era of the Tudors was one of danger, intrigue, conspiracy, and, above all, spies. Summer 1553: A time of danger and deceit. Gortner is the author of the acclaimed historical novels The Last Queen and The Confessions of Catherine de Medici. He holds an MFA in writing with an emphasis on Renaissance studies from the New College of California.

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The era of the Tudors was one of danger, intrigue, conspiracy, and, above all, spies. But Brendan is soon compelled to work as a double agent by Elizabeth's protector, William Cecil, who promises in exchange to help him unravel the secret of his own mysterious past. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of Tudor England, C. Gortner's The Tudor Secret is the first book in The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles.

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In this rousing historical adventure set in the Tudor court, we are swept back to the final days of Edward VI's reign, and a time of danger, deceit, and courage. Brendan Prescott, a foundling reared in Dudley household, arrives at court to serve as a squire to the arrogant Lord Robert Dudley. Keen and ambitious, Brendan hopes to gain advancement in his new post - until Lord Robert dispatches him on an illicit mission to the King's enigmatic sister, the Princess Elizabeth, and Brendan discovers that nothing in his world is as it appears. A dark plot brews around Elizabeth's quest to unravel the truth about her brother King Edward VI's disappearance. Lured into her service as a spy, with only a bold stable boy and audacious lady-in-waiting at his side, Brendan plunges into a ruthless gambit of half-truths and lies, pitted against the wiles of a vengeful opponent who may hold the secret of his own mysterious birth - a secret that could shatter everything he believes in, and cast an inescapable shadow over him, Elizabeth, and the future of England itself. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of Tudor England, The Secret Lion is the first book in The Spymaster Chronicles. This new edition features the Two Bridges Press Reader's Group Guide.

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Brendan Prescott, a foundling raised in the household of the duke of Northumberland, is summoned to London to serve as squire to his benefactor's son, Robert Dudley. His arrival in London coincides with the climax of one of England's greatest and most complex power struggles ever. What's more, his sense of honor demands that he become involved.

It's 1553, and, with England's teenaged King Edward VI near death, Northumberland is the country's de facto ruler. Next in line for the throne are Edward's sisters, first Mary and then Elizabeth. But Northumberland doesn't intend to relinquish his power; he determines to keep control of the throne for himself, and no expediency is beneath him.

Brendan's first assignment is to deliver a clandestine message from Robert to the princess Elizabeth. When he meets the magnetic and mysterious princess and senses the danger she faces, his expectations of dull servitude and possible advancement in the Dudley household end. Brendan offers his services to Her Grace, and soon finds himself tangled in a treacherous web of plots and counter-plots. Stunningly, it becomes evident that buried within these machinations is the secret to his own parentage.

Although mystery and intrigue take center stage, the human element is strong in this book. Brendan's drive to learn who he really is - and to understand the role he has unknowingly played in the Dudleys' plotting - is central to the story, and adds a depth and urgency that kept me turning pages well into the night. He arrives in London with little more to recommend him than a strong intellect and a keenly observant nature. But this courageous young man rises admirably to his new challenges, growing immensely in acumen and confidence in the short period of time covered by the story. Along the way, he finds much-deserved love with a beautiful woman.

C.W. Gortner's debut novel is vibrant with historical flavor and wicked with intrigue. His lustrous prose resounds with depth and subtlety, and his speculations on one of history's most fascinating episodes are utterly engrossing and entirely too plausible.

Cobyno

The Secret Lion by C.W. Gortner is excellent and on par with the likes Steven Saylor brimming with historical and prosaic erudition. I saw the string of excellent reviews and I too had to purchase this book. A good purchase indeed this was. Though a work of fiction, the historical events take on a life of their own. In this tale, the events quickly become a roller coster ride of intrigue when our young hero is sent to be Squire for the unsavory Lord Robert. Read this book if you like good historical fiction. You'll be glad you did.

Gravelblade

I tried to like the book but no matter how far I got and how the plot twisted there was just nothing to make me actually like the characters or care about them. I finished the first book but didn't have any interest in others. I would recommend this to maybe a high school student as they may have more interest in the plot.

Gelgen

To my surprise, this book, 'The Secret Lion ' which was released in 2004 was re released in 2011 under a new title, called, The Tudor Secret' ,,, so unless you just want the same book twice, if you already have The Secret Lion, do not order The Tudor Secret, and likewise if you aleady have the book called The Tudor Secret, do not invest in ordering the Secret Lion...

Kulalas

This is a highly imaginative tale based on what little is known about the plots surrounding Edward VI's death and the rise of Elizabeth I. It places Robert Dudley, Elizabeth's alleged lover, in the role of pawn to his father's - the Duke of Northumberland - schemes.

While entertaining and worthy of a plot for a mystery, the story is not very credible. Therefore, if you prefer historical fiction that remains as true to historical evidence as possible, you may not like it. On the other hand, if you want to read a lightweight mystery for the pure joy of it, I recommend it.

Those with a fairly good handle on Elizabethan history will probably find the story hard to swallow. But then it is fiction!