Citation: Bilyeau, Nancy. The
chalice. London: Orion, 2013
Charactor: Henry VIII, 1509-1547
Charactor: Henry VIII, 1509-1547
Winner of the Best Historical Mystery
Award from the RT Reviews, The Chalice is a sequel to The Crown (2012),
continuing the story of Joanna Stafford. Joanna understands she may have to assume
her role in a prophecy foretold by three different seers, each more omniscient
than the last. She struggles to forge a life for herself, fighting for herself
and the nation.
Fast pace, intricately plotted story
line, Suspenseful tone, nun and spy, “a curse to kill a king, a fight to save a
nation”(cover), all these make the novel attractive, you couldn't wait to see
what happens next.
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