First Place Winner, 2020 Chaucer Award for pre-1750s Historical Fiction
"The novel's sweeping historic detail and bewitching blend of rivalries and romances will dazzle devotees of Tudor England." - Publishers Weekly
"Author Wertman masterfully weaves the political intrigue of the Tudor court...The narrative is engaging, and characters come to life on the page...Highly recommended." - Historical Novel Society
"[T]he books are very, very good. Janet Wertman has done a huge amount of research and writes in a very smooth, confident style." - Steve Donoghue, Managing Editor of Open Letters Review and the U.S./Worldwide Editor of the Historical Novel Review.
"The way this story is told truly makes history come to life" and "I highly recommend ordering this book!" - Tudors Dynasty
"Machinations behind the scenes are shown here with some exceptional dialogue. Wertman brings these people to life." - The Freelance History Writer Notes and Reviews
"Janet Wertman does a fantastic job navigating this complex political landscape to show Edward Seymour in a new light. This may be my first time reading a book by Janet Wertman, but this will not be my last." - Adventures of a Tudor Nerd
"If you are after a tense, grisly and highly realistic depiction of the manoeuverings heralding the power void after the death of Henry VIII, then this book is a must read. It certainly kept me turning the pages and I highly recommend it." - The Review
"Excellent story and very well written. Definitely sure to be a favorite among historical fiction fans." - Readers Favorite