Can a map from the past reveal the path to the future? A rediscovered map. Present day: After a tragic event froze her life seven years ago, Robyn is now focused on helping her father's map shop as she struggles to heal. But when she discovers an exquisite map from the Tudor period, mysteriously ringed with a splatter of blood and whose creator is unknown, Robyn finds herself caught in a centuries-old mystery. One that will send her halfway across the world to London and then Amsterdam in search of the truth. A truth that could hold the key to changing her life forever. A lady cartographer. 1569: After being forced to flee her home, Frieda is determined to start over in London, England and keep her family safe by continuing the family trade of map drawing. Through her rare and skilled work, she catches the eye of the royal monarch Queen Elizabeth I who demands her and her sea captain husband's help with the Crown's battle against the Spanish King Philip.
And so Freida embarks on a dangerous quest, one that will lead her to discover, the ultimate danger can happen even across the seas. Two women, centuries apart. Can one mysterious treasure bring them together? Readers adore Clare Marchant: 'Every so often you come across a book that you know will never leave you. This is one of those books. will stay with me for a long time to come and is most certainly one of my favourites.' Reader review 'Where to start! I loved this book so much - I couldn't put it down but was loathe to finish it.' Reader review 'Utterly beautiful, a real page turner! I took this book camping with me and was so grateful that it was on my kindle paperwhite because I couldn't put it down and ended up reading it until almost 3am, so was very grateful for the light!' Reader review 'This book was one I couldn't put down. I read it in a day.
it's left me wanting more.' Reader review Gold title * A beautifully written historical timeslip novel that effortlessly crosses centuries, set between modern day England and Tudor London. * Clare's previous titles have sold exceptionally well in translation with her debut having been translated in all the major European languages and her second title looking like it will follow. * The Tudor story centres around Elizabeth I - a figure of perennial interest in the entertainment sector, as evidenced by the many biopics. Also contains themes of espionage and warfare - something we know historical readers look for in their next read. * Accessible historical fiction, ideal for the commercial customer and loyal historical fiction fans alike. * Clare Marchant has two history degrees and a love for all things Tudor, so her research and attention to detail is impeccable. Competition: The;Dressmaker's Gift;Familiars;Lost Orphan;White Queen;Other Boleyn Girl;Lady of the Ravens;Clockmaker's Daughter;Six Tudor Queens;Seven Sisters;Daughters of War;.
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