A-Z Wednesday: K (10.2010)

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THIS WEEK’S LETTER IS: “K”

My book is:

Secrets of the Tudor Court: The Pleasure Palace by Kate Emerson

Synopsis from Amazon:

Eight-year-old Jane Popyncourt travels with her mother from France to the English court of Henry VII. She is raised with the royal children, teaching them French. When her mother dies unexpectedly, Jane is left with no money, but becomes a favorite of Princess Mary, whom she serves. Learning since childhood the treacherous ways of court life and the temperamental nature of the Tudors, she strives to please those around her until a French prisoner captures her attention. The Duc de Longueville, a handsome married man, stirs Jane. She starts an affair with him to the dismay of her friends and the delight of the new king, Henry VIII. He uses Jane as a spy, a mission that causes friction, but a role that also may help her solve the mystery of her mother’s death. Emerson creates a riveting historical novel of the perils of the Tudor Court, vividly fictionalizing historical characters and breathing new life into their personalities and predicaments.

***I haven’t read this one yet, but I have it and the second one on my shelf. I can’t wait to get to them both!

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8 Comments

  1. Michelle
    October 20, 2010 / 6:15 pm

    `He uses Jane as a spy, a mission that causes friction, but a role that also may help her solve the mystery of her mother’s death.` Hmmm…sounds interesting.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

  2. fredamans
    October 20, 2010 / 6:52 pm

    Stunning cover. Thank you for stopping by my blog today!

  3. Bev Hankins
    October 20, 2010 / 6:54 pm

    What a gorgeous cover. Love the dress. And an interesting storyline!

  4. Nise'
    October 20, 2010 / 8:29 pm

    I am intrigued!

  5. Laurel-Rain Snow
    October 20, 2010 / 10:26 pm

    What a stunning cover and compelling synopsis…thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog.

  6. Anonymous
    October 21, 2010 / 12:40 am

    That's a beautiful dress!

    Thanks for playing!

  7. Tina's Blog
    October 21, 2010 / 3:03 am

    This one sounds really interesting! I am going to have to check it out.

  8. Svea Love
    October 25, 2010 / 6:26 am

    I just bought this one! I read the second one and am looking forward to reading the first. You can find my review on my blog: Confessions and Ramblings of a Muse in the Fog