When Weddings Meet Rebellion

The most dangerous guest at a Tudor castle? The dead one.

I'm delighted to announce that Insurrection: Weddings Can Be Murder is now available in both ebook and paperback! The third book in the Predestination series takes Dr. John Dee and his beloved companions to Allington Castle in Kent, where the only thing more talked about than a wedding, is murder.

A Perfect Storm of Tudor Intrigue

Picture this: Sir Thomas Wyatt is secretly planning his famous rebellion against Queen Mary's Spanish marriage. Meanwhile, they find a dead body at his family castle. 

John Dee, our scholar-detective, finds himself solving crimes while history unfolds around him.

What I love about this story: It captures one of those perfect historical moments where personal drama intersects with momentous events. Real history provides the backdrop, but the human mysteries—revenge, love, betrayal, and friendship—drive the story forward.

Why Allington Castle?

Research for this book led me deep into the archives of Wyatt's Rebellion, and I was fascinated to discover how domestic life continued even as political upheaval brewed. Allington Castle, with its genuine Tudor atmosphere, became the perfect setting for my intimate family drama to play out against the larger canvas of national rebellion.

The castle still stands today in Kent, a beautiful example of how Tudor families lived, loved, and yes, occasionally murdered each other!

An AI rendering of Allington Castle

The castle is privately owned, so sadly not open to the public, but it can be rented out for big events like weddings: see here.

The Joy of Format Choice

Ebook readers can dive straight into the mystery and use the BookCompanion app to explore character backgrounds and historical notes as they read.

Paperback lovers can enjoy the tactile pleasure of turning real pages while savoring every twist—perfect for those cosy reading nooks where the best mysteries are meant to be enjoyed.

For New Readers

Don't worry if you haven't read the earlier books! 

While longtime readers will enjoy seeing how Dee, Jack, and Kat have grown as a team, Insurrection works beautifully as a standalone adventure. The Tudor setting and historical context provide all the background you need.

Prefer to start at the beginning? Download the FREE novella Divination: A Conspiracy of Blood and discover why readers are calling this "the perfect gateway to Tudor England."

A Lighter Take on Dark Times

History remembers Wyatt's Rebellion as a serious political moment, but life in Tudor England wasn't all doom and gloom. People still fell in love, attended weddings, gossiped about their neighbours, and yes—occasionally stumbled into mysteries that needed solving.

That's the heart of the Predestination series: finding the human stories, the moments of humour and hope, within the grand sweep of history.

Ready for Your Next Tudor Adventure?

Whether you're curled up with a paperback on a summer afternoon or reading on your device during your commute, Insurrection offers the perfect blend of historical authenticity and cosy mystery charm.

Because sometimes the best way to understand history is through the eyes of people who lived it—even if those people happen to be fictional characters solving very real Tudor mysteries.

Available now in ebook and paperback wherever books are sold. Your next great read is just a click away!

P.S. Keep an eye out for the new Tudor puzzle page on my website—perfect for when you want to extend your time in Dr. John Dee's world between books!