England, 1549. When bread riots grip the nation and the royal treasury stands empty, scholar John Dee faces an intriguing puzzle: a prisoner in the Tower of London claims to know the location of a Spanish treasure that could save England’s economy.
What begins as an academic investigation into currency crisis becomes an unexpected adventure along Suffolk’s remote coastline. As Dee and his companions follow contradictory clues, they discover that finding treasure involves more than simply digging—it requires unraveling the protections left by its original owners.
Perfect for readers seeking:
A lighter alternative to Shardlake in the same Tudor periodEconomic history made fascinating through engaging storytellingCosy historical puzzles with adventure but no graphic perilAuthentic Tudor England during a genuine currency crisis
Can our scholarly detective solve both the treasure’s location and the political intrigue surrounding it? In Tudor England, the greatest treasures aren’t always gold—sometimes they’re the friendships forged through shared adventure.
The second engaging novella in the beloved Predestination series of cosy historical fiction mysteries. Continue your cosy Tudor journey after Divination, or start here and discover Dr. John Dee’s world.
Next: Dive into the full-length adventures beginning with Resurrection.
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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 : B0FHF94TZ4
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Publication date : July 11, 2025
Language : English
File size : 2.8 MB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 111 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Reading age : 13 – 18 years
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