First published 2019
Rebecca Lopez lives a double life in 1593 London. As the daughter of Queen Elizabeth's physician, she moves freely through the royal court. But she conceals her Jewish identity, knowing discovery could mean death. The restrictions of her hidden faith frustrate her. One night she disguises herself as a boy and ventures into the city streets. There she meets a bold young playwright named Will Shakespeare. Rebecca never imagined she would fall for someone so wrong for her. As she and Will grow closer, they become entangled in a web of court intrigue and murder. Both their lives hang in the balance. They must rely on each other to survive the deadly secrets that threaten to destroy them.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, hidden-identity
Setting: London
Period: 1593
593 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins