Speculation: Undercurrents of Treachery
England, 1549.
Bread riots grip the nation, the royal treasury stands empty, and the boy-king Edward VI’s grip on power grows more fragile by the day.
When a prisoner in the Tower of London claims to know the location of a Spanish treasure hoard that could save England’s economy, scholar John Dee is dispatched to investigate. What begins as a quiet academic exercise quickly becomes something far more dangerous.
Following contradictory clues along Suffolk’s remote coastline, Dee and his companions discover that someone else is also hunting the treasure – and they are considerably less scrupulous about who gets hurt along the way.
In Tudor England, knowing too much can be just as fatal as knowing too little.
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| Series position | Book 0.2 |
| Setting | Kingston, London and the fictional village of Thornwick, on the Suffolk coast, 1549 |
| Type | Novella |
| Formats available | Paperback and eBook |
| Languages | English |
| Pages (paperback) | 99 |
| Size (paperback) | 9″ × 6″ × ¼” slim paperback |
| ISBN (paperback) | 979-8-29254936-9 |
| Availability | Paperback: Amazon eBook: Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and others |
| eBook | Free with sign-up and safe to download via BookFunnel using ‘Get with sign-up’ button below |
What readers say
“I really like this series as the story isn’t long and drawn out and not quick either. It’s straight to the point, which I like. I hope there’s more to come.”
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“It is very well written. The story, though fiction, is believable. There are some sophisticated twists and turns. The ongoing relationship between Dee and Lady Catherine Brandon is intriguing and handled deftly. Highly recommended. Buy and enjoy.”
Jean Richards – Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is the second book in the series I have read and I am hooked. Well written action stories based in the Tudor period. It seems to be well researched and has the right feel for the period.”
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