Reign of the Marionettes
by Sheena Macleod
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Pub Date Dec 19 2016 | Archive Date Apr 16 2018
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Description
Mass hysteria sweeps through the country with deadly consequences. Beneath the wit and laughter of Charles II’s Restoration Court, political and religious tensions mount, and Countess Elizabeth Herbert tries to keep her family safe.
When Titus Oates, a minister begging on the streets, claims to have uncovered a plot to kill the King and replace him with his Catholic heir, no one is safe from accusation. When suspicion falls on her husband, Elizabeth’s life is thrown into turmoil. As a tangled web of lies and deceit unfolds, Elizabeth realises her husband is a pawn in a much larger game.
Caught up in the mass hysteria sweeping the country she’s forced to fight back to stop his execution for high treason. But, how can a woman take on the most powerful men in England? Set at a time of religious and political turmoil, when the fate of English rule is at stake, and it’s impossible to know who to trust ‘Reign of the Marionettes’ brims with historical detail and intrigue.
Advance Praise
Brims with historical detail and intrigue. A must-read for all fans of the historical fiction genre.
Brims with historical detail and intrigue. A must-read for all fans of the historical fiction genre.
Featured Reviews
Johnna C, Educator
Reign of the Marionettes was an enjoyable read. Historical fiction fans would find the book to be engaging, filled with intriguing characters, & loaded with authentic details. It is easy to see that Ms. Macleod did her research.
Rebecca H, Reviewer
If you are ready for some political intrigue, look no further! This book is fast paced, and will keep you enthralled as you work through each segment!
Get ready for the ride of your life.
Liliyana S, Reviewer
Court intrigue, a plot to take the throne, and treason all play a role in this historical tale. Based on real events, this book is like watching them unfold in front of you. If you enjoy the intrigue and political maneuvering parts of The Tudors, you're going to LOVE this book. It's not at all dry, and keeps you enthralled from start to finish.
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