Proclamation: Poetry will be the death of me
England, 1553.
Queen Jane’s nine-day reign is crumbling and Mary Tudor is gathering her forces. In this volatile political climate, a single document, in the wrong hands, could destroy an innocent life.
Dr John Dee and his loyal companion Jack are dispatched on their most delicate mission yet: retrieve the document before it reaches those who would use it. The trail leads from the shadow of the Tower of London to the formidable walls of Framlingham Castle, where Mary Tudor herself prepares for battle.
But the document is better hidden than anyone expected. And in times of political upheaval, the line between ally and enemy shifts with every passing hour.
Some missions test your skill. This one will test your conscience.
| Series position | Book 2 |
| Setting | London, Tower of London, Framlingham, 1553 |
| Type | Novel |
| Formats available | Paperback and eBook |
| Languages | English |
| Pages (paperback) | 291 |
| Size (paperback) | 9″ × 6″ × ¾″ |
| ISBN (paperback) | 979-8-34352542-7 |
| Availability | Paperback: Amazon eBook: Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and others |
What readers say
“Brilliant escapism with a lot of real history, this series holds the attention with historical events we all learned about at school. Written in a manner that is impossible to detach yourself from. You feel connected to the main characters and the plots, of which there are many. You want them to succeed, Julian Downes has turned this part of our history into a fascinating and exciting story. ‘Insurrection’ is next. Cannot wait. Having read all previous books in the series, it will be a corker.”
Ron – Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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