Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Can't-Wait Wednesday: Dark Queen Rising by Paul Doherty

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. It's based on Waiting On Wednesday hosted at Breaking the Spine.


Dark Queen Rising by Paul Doherty
Expected publication: June 29th 2018 (UK) - October 1st 2018 (US)

First in a brand-new historical mystery series featuring Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII and matriarch of the Tudor dynasty.

May, 1471. The Wars of the Roses are reaching their bitter and bloody climax. Edward of York has claimed the English throne, and his supporters are extracting a savage revenge on all who supported the Lancastrian cause. Surrounded by enemies wherever she turns, the position of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and mother to Henry Tudor, the last remaining hope of the House of Lancaster, is precarious to say the least.

Determined to protect her son whatever it takes, Margaret must rely on her sharp-witted clerk Christopher Ulswicke to be her eyes and ears. When four bodies are discovered in a London tavern, their throats slit, and Margaret herself is suspected of being behind the crime, it’'s up to Ulswicke to prove his mistress' innocence and unmask the real killer.


I recently discovered this book and the synopsis instantly hooked me. It's a historical mystery about Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII. It just sounds so amazing!! ♥



16 comments:

  1. Oh yes, this sound like a great read!! Thanks for sharing it.

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  2. I think an historical mystery in that timeframe would be really fascinating! Sharp cover too. :)

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    1. Me too. And especially with these characters from history. I love the early Tudors!

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  3. Looks like you might not have long to wait for this one! I think it sounds like the perfect read for you. The historical mystery aspect sounds amazing! :)

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    1. Yes, but sadly enough it's pretty expensive on TBD... 22€! So might wait when it's a little cheaper to buy it.

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  4. Oooh! I love the look of that cover! Great pick!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  5. This sounds brilliant -- I hope you enjoy it when you read it!

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  6. Love the sound of this, historical mystery!

    Here's mine for today: http://bit.ly/2M1RzBm

    Luv Sass x

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    1. A mystery would make it even make it more suspsenful I think. :)

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  7. Pretty cover and I love the mystery aspect. So many royalty books are coming out though.

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  8. Sounds good and love that cover :D

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  9. This sounds so cool! I love anything Tudor-related, and I like how the mystery is woven in!

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