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The King's Witch

From the author of Sunday Times bestseller The Stolen Crown

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The King's Witch

By: Tracy Borman
Narrated by: Esther Wane
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About this listen

 Already a great historian, Tracey Borman proves with this thrilling debut novel that she is also a born storyteller.

As she helps to nurse the dying Queen Elizabeth, Frances Gorges longs for the fields and ancient woods of her parents' Hampshire estate, where she has learned to use the flowers and herbs to become a much-loved healer.

Frances is happy to stay in her beloved countryside when the new King arrives from Scotland, bringing change, fear and suspicion. His court may be shockingly decadent, but James's religion is Puritan, intolerant of all the old ways; he has already put to death many men for treason and women for witchcraft.

So when her ambitious uncle forcibly brings Frances to court, she is trapped in a claustrophobic world of intrigue and betrayal - and a ready target for the twisted scheming of Lord Cecil, the King's first minister.
Surrounded by mortal dangers, Frances finds happiness only with the precocious young Princess Elizabeth, and Tom Wintour, the one courtier she can trust.

Or can she?

(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2018 Tracy Borman Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval Royalty Happiness Thought-Provoking England

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Critic reviews

The adventures of her courageous heroine put flesh on the bones of a fascinating historical framework.
Tracy Borman's debut historical novel has it all: conspiracy, betrayal, dark intrigues, bloody deeds, a poignant love story - and the most famous plot in English history. (Alison Weir, author of the Six Tudor Queens series)
An accomplished novel with a vivid historical setting . . . the scenes in which Frances defends herself accusations of witchcraft are particularly strong
Exquisitely written, sumptuous in detail and thrillingly plotted . . . The first of what promises to be a magnificent trilogy. (Kate Williams, broadcaster and author of Becoming Queen)
The King's Witch is a superbly crafted story, and so great is Tracy Borman's skill that she really transported me back to the tumultuous days of the Jacobean court . . . I was both totally submerged and desperate for it not to end!' (Nicola Tallis, author of Elizabeth's Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester)
A compelling tale of corruption, danger and coruscating suspicion, The King's Witch carries the reader right to the heart of James I's court - and casts a dazzling new light onto one of the most dramatic moments in British history.' (Sarah Gristwood)
Plunging the reader into the claustrophobic and corrupt world of the court, the sometimes grisly period detail is brilliant . . . First rate fiction - and best of all, the first in a trilogy!
A bewitching tale
An accomplished novel with a vivid historical setting
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One of the best books I've listened too so far . Love this period of history and this book was full of twists and turns sadness and tension so real i cried! Just started on the next book. The narrator made it so wonderful to listen too! Just superb all round .

Amazing

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Could not stop listening. Hooked from the first page, to the last! Can't wait to start book 2.

Gripping!

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I love historical novels, and this was a very special one. Bringing in the death of Elizabeth the first, James of Scotlands rule, to the gunpowder pilot. such a lot going on with a romantic undertone. there's something for everyone here. very well narrated.

Brilliant historical novel!

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I could not put it down - a great insight into the gunpowder plot - just fascinating. Now onto book II.

Just Brilliant

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After a bit of a slow start I could not leave this book alone. Well wriitten. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and it was so well narraated that I felt I was with there, with Frances, experiencing what was happening to her. For a first novel this was excellent and I cannot wait for her next novel.

I Could Not Put it Down

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