JOANNA STAFFORD, a Dominican nun, learns that her
favorite cousin has been condemned by Henry VIII to be burned at the stake.
Defying the rule of enclosure, Joanna leaves the priory to stand at her
cousin’s side. Arrested for interfering with the king’s justice, Joanna, along
with her father, is sent to the Tower of London. While Joanna is in the Tower,
the ruthless Bishop of Winchester forces her to spy for him: to save her
father’s life she must find an ancient relic—a crown so powerful, it may
possess the ability to end the Reformation.
With Cromwell’s troops threatening to shutter her
priory, bright and bold Joanna must decide who she can trust so that she may
save herself, her family, and her sacred way of life. This provocative story
melds heart-stopping suspense with historical detail and brings to life the
poignant dramas of women and men at a fascinating and critical moment in
England’s past.
Visit Nancy Bilyeau's website to find out more
I read
and reviewed THE CROWN in February this year and was very impressed with
this debut historical fiction thriller and I'm really looking forward to the sequel, The Chalice due for release in 2013.
To celebrate the September 4th paperback release of THE CROWN by Nancy Bilyeau the lovely folk at Simon & Schuster's Touchstone have generously offered a giveaway. I have no hesitation in recommending this one so make sure you enter :)
To celebrate the September 4th paperback release of THE CROWN by Nancy Bilyeau the lovely folk at Simon & Schuster's Touchstone have generously offered a giveaway. I have no hesitation in recommending this one so make sure you enter :)
GIVEAWAY: 2 paperback copies US/CANADA Only
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of THE
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Giveaway ends 12th September and the winner will be announced on my blog. Good luck everyone!
Giveaway ends 12th September and the winner will be announced on my blog. Good luck everyone!
Wow!!! This sounds really good!!! Thanks for the chance!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this!!! So excited about this giveaway!
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I tweeted but the link will not appear here to paste??? Well here's my twitter addy (at)LiteraryChanteu just incase.
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Thanks for letting me know about a missing comment. I am impressed with the fact that the author is a debut novelist. CROWN seems like a huge undertaking and a successful one. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI think Joanna is such an interesting character. She sounds like a brave nun for such a time period. It sounds like a book I would like.
ReplyDeleteI just read your review and liked the pictures you posted as well.
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Read and commented on the review. Definitely right up my alley! :) Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thanks for the opportunity :)
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