The Cromwell Enigma

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A Tudor Mystery

By Derek Wilson

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Set in July 1540, The Cromwell Enigma follows poet and classicist Nicholas Bourbon as he embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the execution of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's formidable minister. His quest leads him through treacherous seas, captivity in a monastic prison and the dangerous intrigues of the Tudor court. As Bourbon delves deeper, he uncovers astonishing secrets about Cromwell’s life and motivations, blending rich historical detail with gripping fiction.
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Ideal for readers fascinated by Tudor history and fans of authors like Hilary Mantel and Alison Weir, this novel offers a captivating portrayal of Thomas Cromwell and the turbulent politics of Henry VIII's reign. It is perfect for those who enjoy richly detailed historical fiction that combines intrigue, drama and history.

This is a Tudor manhunt . . . a quest to discover how the man responsible for the biggest transformation of England since 1066 was himself transformed

This is a Tudor manhunt . . . The Cromwell Enigma is a thrilling quest to discover how Thomas Cromwell, the man responsible for the biggest transformation of England since 1066 was himself transformed.

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July 1540. The courts of Europe are stunned to hear that Henry VIII has executed his all-powerful minister, Thomas Cromwell.

Poet and classicist Nicholas Bourbon is sent from the cultured court of Queen Marguerite of Navarre to investigate. Thrust into a turbulent world of religious, political, and personal rivalries, his travels take him far and wide. He endures perils at sea, incarceration in a monastic prison, and poisonous intrigue in the Tudor court. Yet this retiring scholar cannot abandon a quest which steadily becomes an obsession, drawing him ever deeper into the beliefs and motivations of his mysterious quarry.

Only after facing many hazards does he discover the astonishing secret that unlocks the Cromwell enigma.

This thrilling historical novel blends fact and fiction together seamlessly to deliver a novel about Thomas Cromwell rich in description and history. A real page-turner for those who are fans of Hilary Mantel and Alison Weir, The Cromwell Enigma will captivate anyone with an interest in the Tudor period. This is historical fiction at its finest as Derek Wilson delivers an engaging narrative on the life and mystery of Thomas Cromwell.

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This thrilling novel has been praised for its seamless blend of fact and fiction, with endorsements from acclaimed historian Alison Weir who lauds Derek Wilson as both a fine historian and a skilled storyteller. Fans of historical thrillers appreciate its engaging narrative and compelling courtroom drama, drawing favourable comparisons to the works of C. J. Sansom and Robert Harris.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910674529

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Marylebone House

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 352

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Derek Wilson Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction

About the Author

Popular historian Derek Wilson was the highly acclaimed author of over 50 books and wrote and presented numerous television and radio programmes.