Keeper of the King’s Secrets

Keeper of the King’s Secrets (2012) Michelle Diener (Susanna Horenbout and John Parker, #2)

Set in London in 1525

“Foreigners live there.” The boy pulled himself taller. “Rich ’n’ all.” He eyed the money.

“Where’re they from?” Parker did not loosen his hold.

The boy tried to yank his arm away but gave up when he realized there was no give. “Foreigners is foreigners. I don’t know.”

“The King was nearly killed.” Simon’s voice rose. “He fell into a ditch while hawking. His pole snapped as he was vaulting over it. He was stuck, headfirst, in the mud. A groom saved his life.”

She began to read. “What are you doing?” Wolsey’s shout made her jerk.

She stared at him. “Reading the first paragraph.”

His eyes widened, surprised, no doubt, that she could read. “For what reason?”

Susanna frowned. “So I have a sense of the contents. The painting needs to reflect the document.”

Characters: John Parker, Susanna Horenbout, Mistress Greene, Peter Jack, Eric, Harry, Simon Carter, Maggie, King Henry (VIII), Queen Katherine, Master Jens of Antwerp / Pieter Diamantaire, Cardinal Wolsey, Jean, The Comte, Dr. Pettigrew, Alfred, Isaac Gittens, Edward Malory, Will Somers / Fool, Thomas Wyatt, Charles Brandon, Mary, Thomas Boleyn, Elizabeth Carew, Francis Bryan, Gertrude Courtenay, Jane Stafford, Father Haden

Publisher: Gallery Books

Rating: 8/10

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