False Mistress, Amy Licence
False Mistress, Amy Licence
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False Mistress

Author: Amy Licence

Narrator: Esther Wane

Unabridged: 9 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/26/2024


Synopsis

With dangerous plots afoot, can Thomasin keep her position—and her honor intact?

1528: Thomasin Marwood is one of Queen Catherine's ladies-in-waiting at the court of Henry VIII, and she does not trust Lady Anne Boleyn.

But when an accident forces Thomasin and her family to take refuge at the Boleyn family home at Hever Castle, Thomasin is entrusted with an unexpected mission by Anne's mother.

At court, Catherine's attempts to regain the attentions of her husband are rebuffed, with his sights clearly set on a new queen.

And with Thomasin's own heart in turmoil with the reappearance of a former love, she struggles to find a way to fulfill her obligation to Lady Boleyn without betraying Queen Catherine.

In despair, Catherine's allies launch a desperate plot to distract the king. A false mistress is chosen from among her circle, to draw Henry away from Anne and lead her back to the Queen. It is a dangerous task, to beguile the king into bed and incur Anne's wrath. Not every woman could do it.

Will Thomasin find herself caught up in the plot? Can she retain her position at court? Or will she be forced to change her allegiances?

About Amy Licence

Amy Licence has written for the Guardian, the BBC website, the English Review, the London Magazine, and the Times Literary Supplement. She is also a regular contributor to the New Statesman and the Huffington Post.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kel on September 10, 2023

I absolutely love this series! I couldn’t put this book down. Those loving the Tudor era will love this series!......more

Goodreads review by Jo-anne on October 01, 2023

Thomasina Marwood is newly returned to court and service to Queen Catherine. However the King's great matter is progressing and the Queen is distraught. She hopes that the arrival of Cardinal Campeggio will help to stop her husband's plans but his progress is slow. Thomasina is caught in a plot to t......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on September 25, 2023

Having enjoyed a previous book by this author, I decided to try another one. This was beautifully written historical fiction, and I was pleased to see the return of the characters that I remembered from last time. The characters came to life in the setting, and I realised that the writing style remin......more

Goodreads review by Katharina on August 06, 2024

Het beste deel uit de serie tot nu toe. Kon niet stoppen met lezen. 4,5.......more

Goodreads review by Rosie on September 14, 2023

An absolutely brilliant read as are books 1 & 2......more