Lady Catherine Howard, a young woman from a noble but fallen family, finds herself drawn into the dangerous game of court politics.
Against the backdrop of religious reformation and political upheaval, personal loyalties are tested and broken with devastating consequences.
Based on extensive historical research, this novel brings to life the voices of those who shaped one of England’s most turbulent eras.
A Crown of Thorns transports readers to the court of Henry VIII, where politics and passion intertwine in dangerous and unexpected ways.
A story of ambition, betrayal, and survival in an age when a single word from the king could mean life or death.
The narrative weaves through the halls of Hampton Court and the chambers of Whitehall, revealing secrets that could topple thrones.