I'm so excited that today is the official release date for THE CHALICE a historical thriller that's a sequel to Nancy's acclaimed debut novel THE CROWN which is now available in Paperback from Simon & Schuster. Here's more about THE CHALICE...
In 1538, England is in the midst of bloody power struggles between crown and cross that threaten to tear the country apart. Joanna Stafford has seen what lies inside the king’s torture rooms and risks imprisonment again, when she is caught up in a shadowy international plot targeting the King. As the power plays turn vicious, Joanna understands she may have to assume her role in a prophecy foretold by three different seers, each more omniscient than the last.
Joanna realizes the life of Henry VIII as well as the future of Christendom are in her hands—hands that must someday hold the chalice that lays at the center of these deadly prophecies…
What I love about the first book in this series is that it reads like a fast-paced thriller but with great historical detail that strikes a perfect balance that never slows down the book. Here's a excerpt from my Goodreads book review of THE CROWN:
THE CROWN moves at a fast pace like a good thriller should. I would almost compare it to the concise pace of young adult novel. (Which is meant as a compliment.) The pace keeps you turning pages and never lags.
The historical setting of Tudor England feels so authentic on the pages and helps to ground the reader into the time period. Ms. Bilyeau does a nice job of sprinkling details here and there, using it to spice up the chapters rather than making them bland under a mountain of endless historical detail that would slow a novel down to a crawl.
I think if you're a fan of English history or just like to read a thriller that doesn't take place in some gritty, modern-day setting, I urge you to take a look at both of Nancy Bilyeau's books in this wonderful series!
I've already pre-ordered my copy through my local indie bookstore and can't wait to pick it up. If you support your indie bookstore, give them some love by stopping by to pick up your copy of the book or by ordering THE CHALICE through Indiebound.
Here's a complete list of online links to buy the new book if you're more the buy-everything-on-the-internet-type.
Still on the fence about this book? My recommendations aren't good enough for you, huh? :) Okay, then check out this cool book trailer for THE CHALICE...
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