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The Murder in the Tower

Book 3 of the Stuart Saga series

The dashing Robert Carr is a well-known favourite of King James I and he rises quickly through the ranks. But when he is married to the cunning and beautiful child-bride, Frances Howard, a very dangerous liaison changes everything. Frances emerges as a headstrong force of nature - determined to have her way, no matter what the cost. Her attempts to rid herself of an unwanted husband, and later to ensnare a lukewarm lover, lead her deep into the world of spell-makers and treachery. This is a woman to underestimate at great peril. But when Robert finds himself ensnared in one of Frances's plots he finally learns what she is truly capable of.

Genre
historical fictionromance
Themes
historyroyalty
Setting
17th centurybritishengland
Subject
history
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 321 pages

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