The Warbeck Trilogy
Suppose Perkin Warback had a grandson...
DOUBTFUL BLOOD (1544-48)
COUNTERFEIT (1554)
THORN MAKER (1559)
Spanning three Tudor reigns, the trilogy follows the fortunes of Richard Warbeck, known as Jan. His grandfather was Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the younger of the Princes in the Tower and rightful King of England, but was hanged as a Flemish boatman's son. Painfully aware of his grandfather's fate, Jan tries desparately not to draw attention to himself lest others seek to use him. But England under the Tudors is in religious and political turmoil, and Jan has qualities that won't stay hidden...
Spanning three Tudor reigns, the trilogy follows the fortunes of Richard Warbeck, known as Jan. His grandfather was Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the younger of the Princes in the Tower and rightful King of England, but was hanged as a Flemish boatman's son. Painfully aware of his grandfather's fate, Jan tries desparately not to draw attention to himself lest others seek to use him. But England under the Tudors is in religious and political turmoil, and Jan has qualities that won't stay hidden...
DOUBTFUL BLOOD (1544-48)
COUNTERFEIT (1554)
THORN MAKER (1559)
Spanning three Tudor reigns, the trilogy follows the fortunes of Richard Warbeck, known as Jan. His grandfather was Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the younger of the Princes in the Tower and rightful King of England, but was hanged as a Flemish boatman's son. Painfully aware of his grandfather's fate, Jan tries desparately not to draw attention to himself lest others seek to use him. But England under the Tudors is in religious and political turmoil, and Jan has qualities that won't stay hidden...
Spanning three Tudor reigns, the trilogy follows the fortunes of Richard Warbeck, known as Jan. His grandfather was Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the younger of the Princes in the Tower and rightful King of England, but was hanged as a Flemish boatman's son. Painfully aware of his grandfather's fate, Jan tries desparately not to draw attention to himself lest others seek to use him. But England under the Tudors is in religious and political turmoil, and Jan has qualities that won't stay hidden...
Doubtful Blood
The first novel of The Warbeck Trilogy, Doubtful Blood, which is set in the 16th century, tells the story of a mysterious boy set against the real events of the Reformation. Discovered with amnesia, Jan is given a name, a home and an identity. However, as his memory returns, he must hide a dangerous secret concerning his birth.
Reviewers say:
"This is a finely written and intriguing book... Altogether an absorbing, well researched and fascinating read."
"Ms MacLeod reminds us that ambition, love, destruction and hope are always with us."
"Lovers of historical fiction will find plenty to enjoy in this novel."
Doubtful Blood is available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.de for the Kindle and Kindle for PC, and available from Smashwords for all e-book formats.
Reviewers say:
"This is a finely written and intriguing book... Altogether an absorbing, well researched and fascinating read."
"Ms MacLeod reminds us that ambition, love, destruction and hope are always with us."
"Lovers of historical fiction will find plenty to enjoy in this novel."
Doubtful Blood is available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.de for the Kindle and Kindle for PC, and available from Smashwords for all e-book formats.
Counterfeit
Jan's adventures continue. It is now 1554, and Queen Mary Tudor is marrying Philip of Spain. Beneath the pomp and glitter, tensions arise. In a game of high politics, Jan is obliged to demonstrate skills of impersonation equal to those of his grandfather.
Reviewers say:
"The historical background to the novel is accurate and convincing but at no time does the research show. There are no extraneous passages of unnecessary information and the writing is clear and spare making this an easy but intelligent read."
"The plotting is fast and skilful, leading to a revelation about Jan's background which would delight anyone else, but being Jan, horrifies him. The author has advanced a very ingenious theory indeed. Read on..."
Counterfeit is available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.de for the Kindle and Kindle for PC, and available from Smashwords for all e-book formats.
Reviewers say:
"The historical background to the novel is accurate and convincing but at no time does the research show. There are no extraneous passages of unnecessary information and the writing is clear and spare making this an easy but intelligent read."
"The plotting is fast and skilful, leading to a revelation about Jan's background which would delight anyone else, but being Jan, horrifies him. The author has advanced a very ingenious theory indeed. Read on..."
Counterfeit is available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.de for the Kindle and Kindle for PC, and available from Smashwords for all e-book formats.
Thorn Maker
1559. The Protestant Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. When she learns of Catholic Jan's Warbeck blood, his life is in terrible danger. And, unbeknownst to him, others are plotting on his behalf...
Reviewers say:
"As in the previous books, the writing is lucid, the period well evoked and the characters come alive on the page. The action starts early and does not let up until the very end."
"A brilliant culmination for this fascinating trilogy of mystery and ambiguity... This is a superb book with memorable characters and its ending will leave you stunned... I'd recommend this series all day long."
Thorn Maker is available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.de for the Kindle and Kindle for PC.
Reviewers say:
"As in the previous books, the writing is lucid, the period well evoked and the characters come alive on the page. The action starts early and does not let up until the very end."
"A brilliant culmination for this fascinating trilogy of mystery and ambiguity... This is a superb book with memorable characters and its ending will leave you stunned... I'd recommend this series all day long."
Thorn Maker is available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.de for the Kindle and Kindle for PC.