Rebellious Grace (#3)
Henry VIII’s court jester Will Somers turns reluctant inquisitor once again when a grotesque murder within the palace walls is linked to the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion in this gripping Tudor mystery.
1536, London. The gruesome murder of a servant in the king’s palace, his throat savagely cut, has brought fear to the court of Henry VIII. When the man’s body is then dug up from the churchyard and disembowelled two weeks later, Will Somers, the king’s jester, is horrified. What terrible mischief is now afoot under the king’s roof?
With Henry VIII distracted by The Pilgrimage of Grace, the religious revolt led by Robert Aske in protest at the king turning his back on the Catholic faith, Will becomes reluctant inquisitor once again. As he attempts to unmask a murderous knave, Will uncovers a chilling link between one of Queen Jane Seymour’s precious jewels, the rebellion and the dead man. Is a shocking act of treachery behind a grotesque killing?
Reviews
"Another entertaining, bawdy, tense Tudor mystery with vivid characters, unexpected twists, and realistic details of court politics and intrigues during Henry VIII’s reign."
"Westerson’s sequel to The Twilight Queen finds its astute jester, an expert entertainer and gossiper, once again serving as reluctant inquisitor. Fans of mysteries set during the Tudor era will appreciate the historical details that are skillfully woven into Westerson’s gripping story."
"A compelling series of puzzles set against the glories and dangers of the Tudor court."
"It was so gripping and well-balanced that I finished it in a day, which I hadn’t done with a book in a while. If you want a delightful murder mystery set in the court of Henry VIII or if you have read the other books in the A King’s Fool Mystery series, I highly recommend you read, 'Rebellious Grace' by Jeri Westerson."
"Jeri does a perfect job of bringing it all to life and providing just enough detail to keep things interesting, but not make it feel like a history lesson. The mystery was filled with plenty of twists and turns that I never saw coming."
"I enjoy this series a LOT because this is a period that has always fascinated me. The history that it dives into so deeply is recognizable and familiar and the ‘you are there’ feeling is one that I’m eager to be a part of"
"The character of Will Somers gives the reader a perspective that is quite fascinating; one as an observer who attends all the events, but will never be allowed to participate, and the other, as an outsider who sees all and knows quite a bit."