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Traitor’s Legacy

By: S. J. Parris
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

INTRODUCING AN INCREDIBLE NEW SERIES FROM THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING MASTER OF HISTORICAL CRIME, S. J. PARRIS

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'Sophia is a dazzling heroine, and the world of late Elizabethan England brimful of plot and conspiracy, is vividly and thrillingly brought to life' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON

'Right from the intriguing opening pages everything Parris layers into this Elizabethan crime drama screams bestselling series' OBSERVER

'A new historical crime from S. J. Parris is always cause for celebration but she really has excelled herself with Traitor's Legacy' ANDREW TAYLOR

'A writer who repeatedly proves that she is one of the most stylish of historical crime practitioners' FINANCIAL TIMES

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England, 1598. Queen Elizabeth’s successor remains unnamed. The country teeters on a knife edge.

When a young heiress is found murdered at the theatre, the Queen’s spymaster Robert Cecil calls upon former agent Sophia de Wolfe to investigate.

A cryptic note found on the dead girl’s body connects to Sophia’s previous life as a spy, and her quest soon takes her into dangerous waters. Powerful enemies emerge, among them the Earl of Essex: the Queen’s favourite courtier and a man of ruthless ambition.

This is a murder that reaches directly into the heart of the court. And Sophia is concealing a deep-buried secret of her own. She must uncover the truth before her past threatens to destroy her.

Traitor's Legacy was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 12-05-2025

©2025 Stephanie Merritt (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Historical Historical Fiction Horror Mystery Renaissance Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense England Crime Exciting Espionage Royalty

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I’m almost at the end of what is a well-written book with an excellent plot, but I’ve nearly given up several times due to the narration being almost inaudible in parts. Some of the male voices are particularly quiet. I love all the author’s books and would normally shut up rather than say something negative, but it’s incredibly frustrating.

Great story, patchy sound

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She never disappoints with her mysteries woven around history and the intriguing characters that we are familiar with.

Another great tale

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I loved this audiobook and everything from SJ Parris!
Beyond excellent with fabulous story and plot. Always hate getting to the end! Can’t wait for the next!

Everything she does is magic!

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I enjoyed this book as much as others by S J Parris. Her books are always a good story and this is no exception. It has plenty of action and changes of direction but isn't too complex to follow.
Kudos to Kristin Atherton, her narration is very good and her characterisation is excellent. There wasn't one single voice that missed the mark.
I found just one small thing a problem. When a character whispers please don't drop the narration to a whisper. It may work if the listener has headphones but otherwise those lines of speach are inaudible and lost.

Great story, well read

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I have enjoyed listening to a female viewpoint, prevailing against the restraints of the day.
The action stayed in the believable side of credible, showing her superior mental skills, but acknowledging that even with her strong physical skills, she was very much living in a world of male dominance and in need of protection and allies.
The author has come up with a winning formula. I have listened to her previous series, but find this even more enjoyable.
I hope this is the first of a series.

A strong female leading character

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