King Henry VIII is dead. Long live King Edward… or will he?
England, 1553. As the Tudor dynasty teeters on the brink, young King Edward VI lies dying and the realm faces religious and political chaos. Scholar John Dee finds himself thrust into an extraordinary quest when he and his friends discover a clue to the location of the legendary Bloodstone of Boiorix—a gem that may hold the key to the King’s health and England’s future.
The first full-length novel in the beloved Predestination series of cosy historical fiction mysteries follows Dee as he partners with escaped galley-slave Jack and mysterious adventuress Kat in an intricate historical puzzle that takes them from the corridors of power to ancient secret chambers beneath London.
Perfect for readers seeking:
A lighter alternative to Shardlake in the same Tudor periodHistorical mysteries that blend authentic research with engaging puzzlesCharacter-driven adventures with heart, humor, and friendshipEducational historical fiction that brings 1553 England to vivid lifeCosy mysteries with intellectual challenges, not graphic violence
Can Dee and his companions solve the ancient riddles before England’s fate is sealed? In Tudor times, the greatest treasures are often hidden in plain sight—you just need to know how to look.
Begin the full-length adventures in Dr. John Dee’s world. Perfect as your first Predestination novel, or continue after enjoying the novellas Divination and Speculation, and the prequel Resurrection.
Continue with Proclamation: Poetry Will Be the Death of Me.
From the Publisher
Your Complete Tudor Adventure Awaits
Start with the novella Divination and then work your way through the series to discover why readers call this “the perfect gateway to Tudor England.”
ASIN : B09MSWCC5W
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Publication date : November 29, 2021
Edition : 1st
Language : English
File size : 4.9 MB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 359 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 3 : Predestination
Reading age : 13 – 18 years
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