This Just In! Royal Blood, by Rona Sharon
What’s It About? In the Tudor Court of 1518, your friends and enemies can be one and the same…During the annual celebration of the Order of the Garter, Sir Michael Devereaux arrives in King Henry VIII’s court on a mission for his benefactor. The celebration’s endless feats and sumptuous women delight the charismatic newcomer, who becomes captivated by the enigmatic Princess Renee of France. But evil, it seems, has followed Michael to the court. Shortly after his arrival, an unknown killer claims several victims, including the Queen’s lady-in-waiting, and the powerful Cardinal Wolsey asks Michael to help with the investigation. As he searches for the killer, Michael is haunted by disturbing images of the victims – flashes of violence that lead him to doubt his own sanity. Michael soon realizes that the key to solving the crime is connected to both the Pope’s Imperial vault in Rome and a mystery from Michael’s own past – revealing a secret that is so damning, it could forever alter the future of mankind.
Why This? I love to read historical fiction and the time of Henry VIII is a time period that I particularly enjoy. I was really interested to see how a murder mystery would be carried out in this time period. I read Sweetsmoke, by Robert Fuller, which is a period murder mystery with an unlikely detective, told during the Civil War. I really liked it. So I want to see how the court of Henry VIII does it. I also heard a rumor that there are vampires, which puts a really surprising spin on things if that turns out to be true. I could be totally making that up, but I think I saw it somewhere.
Do murderous vampires running around in the court of Henry VIII appeal to you?
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I want to read this one too! It sounds very interesting! Can’t wait to see what you think.
Um, adding this to my wishlist right now. I’m fascinated by anything Tudor related — in fact, I had to make a special trip out to Surrey to see the estate of Henry VIII when I was in England last month! We had to take a big train and everything!
This book sounds amazing… I love historical fiction, too, and the mystery will be that much more intriguing. Thanks for bringing it to my attention — I’m stoked!
have you read the Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco? If not, here’s my review of it: http://bibliofreakblog.com/fiction/the-name-of-the-rose-by-umberto-eco/
Also, the girl on the cover is so pretty! I can easily believe she is a French Princess from the 16th century! (you know, without considering the hygiene standards of the day and all…)
Tudors? Mysterious murders? Pretty cover? I’m in! I love historical fiction set in this period of time, it fascinates me. Thanks for pointing this one out!
I heard there are vampires in this one too.
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Yes, vampires in Henry VIII’s court does appeal to me. This one is a definite for my TBR list!
Hmmmmm…vampires. What book have I read about vampires lately that sucked me in? Oh, I know … Twilight. Sounds like an interesting take! And the lady on the cover looks very intense!
Vampires just about anywhere appeal to me!!!
I want to read this one too!!
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“Do murderous vampires running around in the court of Henry VIII appeal to you?”
Yes! That has AWESOME written all over it
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Well, yeah, murderous vampires in Tudor England sounds fascinating. I love vampires, mysteries, and historical novels!
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This one looks really interesting.
Thanks for sharing!
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I read and reviewed this book a while ago. Yes, there is a vampire in this book. I didn’t discover it until I was halfway through. I’m not a vampire lover so it bothered me. Other than that, it’s a good story.
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Wow this looks good! Thanks for reviewing!
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