The Spymaster's Brother

Another solid installment in the Francis Bacon series and as the title indicates, its focus is on his brother, Anthony Bacon. If you read Ms. Castle’s historical notes at the end of her books, you will learn that most of the stories are based on factual events. Anthony Bacon was indeed a intelligenc......more

This was my least favorite installment in the series. Anthony Bacon, Francis's older brother, a master intelligencer for the Crown, has returned from thirteen years abroad in France. Francis has always worked with him, and Anthony, lies on a couch all day with gout, waited upon constantly by a favor......more

As always, Anna Castle takes her readers on a good romp through everyday Tudor England. This time, Anthony Bacon has returned to rebuild the late Walsingham’s spy network for the Earl of Essex and it seems not everyone is happy about it, least of all his long suffering little brother Francis. Tom an......more

The series featuring Francis Bacon has been thoroughly entertaining, and this latest addition is no exception! Filled with drama, intrigue, and a bit of "tongue-in-cheek," it makes for wonderfully captivating reading! This story revolves around Francis's brother Anthony and shows a bit more of their......more

Anthony Bacon has returned home from France. He has gout and is immobile. He is staying with his brother Francis at Grey's Inn. Tom is returning home after visiting a very pregnant Trumpet at the Essex house and spots Anothy's carriage abandoned. He then sees a body. Thus, another case of murder is......more