The Secret Keeper: A Novel of Katherine Parr (Tudor Ladies in Waiting) - 5812

What she sees in secret, she must not tell. Sir Thomas Seymour, brother of the late Queen Jane, returns to his home in Wiltshire and chances upon Juliana St. John, daughter of his late friend, reading as lector in the local church. He sees instantly that she would fit into the household of the woman he loves and wants most to please, Kateryn Parr. Juliana’s mother agrees to have her placed with Parr for a season, and Juliana goes, though reluctantly. For she keeps a secret. Juliana soon finds a welcoming household and a deep, most unexpected love. Court is a dangerous place, though, as enemies of Henry’s devout sixth queen raise deadly stakes for all reformers, including the queen herself, Kateryn Parr. Juliana has the gift of prophetic dreams and “sees” terrible events visited upon the highborn. If her prophetic gift is discovered, she will face trial for heresy or, worse, witchcraft. The risks could not be higher as Juliana must choose between love and honor, personal fulfillment and sacrifice. Ultimately, her course is driven by a final kept secret, one that undoes everything she thought she knew. Threading historical fact through gripping fiction, Byrd creates a rich tapestry of one woman’s battle to protect those she loves from harm. ~~~ A discussion of potentially sensitive content may be found on the author’s webpage for this book for those who would like to preview it before reading.
ASIN: B0BT8BF8H9
VSKU: BVV.B0BT8BF8H9.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Byrd, Sandra
Binding: Paperback