England, 1553. The succession crisis deepens as Queen Jane’s brief reign crumbles and Mary Tudor gathers her forces. In this dangerous political climate, Dr. John Dee and his loyal companion Jack face their most delicate mission yet: retrieving a compromising document before it destroys an innocent life.
The second full-length novel in the beloved Predestination series takes our scholar-detective from the imposing Tower of London to the formidable walls of Framlingham Castle, where Mary Tudor prepares for battle. But sometimes the greatest challenges aren’t physical obstacles—they’re moral dilemmas.
Perfect for readers seeking:
A lighter alternative to Shardlake during the same tumultuous periodHistorical mysteries set during England’s dramatic succession crisisCharacter growth as Dee navigates increasingly complex moral choicesAuthentic Tudor politics without the graphic violence of darker fictionPuzzle-solving adventures that blend history with heart
Can Dee and Jack complete their mission while staying true to their principles? In times of political upheaval, sometimes the most heroic act is simply doing what’s right.
Continue Dr. John Dee’s journey through Tudor England’s most challenging period. Perfect after reading Predestination, or discover the series in any order.
Next: Insurrection: Weddings Can Be Murder.
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 : B0FHNWRBM5
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : July 15, 2025
Edition : 2nd
Language : English
File size : 10.8 MB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 314 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 2 of 3 : Predestination
Reading age : 13 – 18 years
Best Sellers Rank: #3,483,205 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #7,249 in Historical Thrillers (Kindle Store) #11,692 in Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction #20,749 in Historical Thrillers (Books)
Customer Reviews: 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating