First published 2000
In the treacherous world of Elizabethan court intrigue, a deadly game unfolds between a cunning spy and a reckless swordsman. Caught in a web of shifting alliances and dangerous secrets, they must navigate a landscape of deadly blades and shifting loyalties. As the stakes rise, the two adversaries find themselves drawn together in a battle of wits and wills that will determine the fate of the kingdom. At the heart of this high-stakes thriller lies a story of two complex individuals grappling with their own demons and the consequences of their choices.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Period: Elizabethan
252 pages · Kindle Edition · Poisoned Pen Press