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The Tudor Prince: A gripping tale of danger and deception that goes right to the top of Henry VIII's court
What if you bear an uncanny resemblance to a missing prince?
1533. Mary Fox agrees to stand in for young Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of Henry VIII. But then she uncovers a treacherous plot behind the prince's disappearance; one that goes right to the very top of the Tudor Court. It's a plot to change the royal line of succession, and will almost certainly make England descend into another bloody civil war. As Mary is pulled deeper and deeper into the deception, she realises she has to seize control and turn the tables on the plot’s mysterious ringleader.
But there’s a twist; the man ordered to kidnap the prince is none other than Jacob Cruddon, Mary’s bitterest enemy.
Can Mary defeat Cruddon and get out alive, or will he get his own revenge by killing her first?
The Tudor Prince is Mary Fox's most dangerous adventure yet.
Readers have said:
“The Tudor Prince will have you rooting for the swash-buckling Mary from page one.”
“I adored the first book but this one surpasses it! It's Mary Fox with a Tudor twist.”
1533. Mary Fox agrees to stand in for young Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of Henry VIII. But then she uncovers a treacherous plot behind the prince's disappearance; one that goes right to the very top of the Tudor Court. It's a plot to change the royal line of succession, and will almost certainly make England descend into another bloody civil war. As Mary is pulled deeper and deeper into the deception, she realises she has to seize control and turn the tables on the plot’s mysterious ringleader.
But there’s a twist; the man ordered to kidnap the prince is none other than Jacob Cruddon, Mary’s bitterest enemy.
Can Mary defeat Cruddon and get out alive, or will he get his own revenge by killing her first?
The Tudor Prince is Mary Fox's most dangerous adventure yet.
Readers have said:
“The Tudor Prince will have you rooting for the swash-buckling Mary from page one.”
“I adored the first book but this one surpasses it! It's Mary Fox with a Tudor twist.”
- GenresHistorical Fiction
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 23, 2024
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About the author
Jonathan Posner
17 books43 followersJonathan has been an avid reader of fiction ever since he was old enough to own a torch. As a schoolboy he virtually lived in Narnia, and as he got older, he got into historical fiction - particularly Phillipa Gregory, Susan Kay, C J Sansom and the Flashman Papers.
He loves creative writing, and has written the book and lyrics for three full-scale Musicals, all of which have been performed by community or professional casts. There have also been two plays, some dubious-quality poetry and several short stories.
In 2015 he upcycled the plot of one of the Musicals into The Witchfinder's Well, a full-length Elizabethan action and adventure novel, available on Amazon as eBook, paperback and hardback.
This was followed by the second part of the trilogy - The Alchemist's Arms - in 2019. In Summer 2022 the third part - The Sovereign's Secret was published.
Jonathan's other series, set in the early 16th century, starts with The Broken Sword. The second in the series, The Tudor Prince, is slated for publication in 2023.
Jonathan has two adult sons and lives in Exeter. His love of Musicals has led to him presenting shows on local community radio stations featuring songs from stage musicals - for over thirteen years on Marlow FM, and lately on Phonic FM in Exeter.
He loves creative writing, and has written the book and lyrics for three full-scale Musicals, all of which have been performed by community or professional casts. There have also been two plays, some dubious-quality poetry and several short stories.
In 2015 he upcycled the plot of one of the Musicals into The Witchfinder's Well, a full-length Elizabethan action and adventure novel, available on Amazon as eBook, paperback and hardback.
This was followed by the second part of the trilogy - The Alchemist's Arms - in 2019. In Summer 2022 the third part - The Sovereign's Secret was published.
Jonathan's other series, set in the early 16th century, starts with The Broken Sword. The second in the series, The Tudor Prince, is slated for publication in 2023.
Jonathan has two adult sons and lives in Exeter. His love of Musicals has led to him presenting shows on local community radio stations featuring songs from stage musicals - for over thirteen years on Marlow FM, and lately on Phonic FM in Exeter.
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February 2, 2024
Mary Fox Rides Again!
If you loved the first book, you will be thrilled with this one! Mary Fox shines in this rollicking Tudor adventure, sometimes besting the villains but not always. I loved how the author inserted Mary into the lives of Bessie Blount/Lady Kyme, Henry Fitzroy, and even Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Mary Fox continues to chafe against the gender constraints of her time while always standing up against the evil intentions of men like her stepfather. As Bessie Blount said to Mary, "You have a remarkable power to do good." High praise for anyone. I highly recommend this one and impatiently wait for the next book in this entertaining series. Kudos to Jonathan Posner!
If you loved the first book, you will be thrilled with this one! Mary Fox shines in this rollicking Tudor adventure, sometimes besting the villains but not always. I loved how the author inserted Mary into the lives of Bessie Blount/Lady Kyme, Henry Fitzroy, and even Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Mary Fox continues to chafe against the gender constraints of her time while always standing up against the evil intentions of men like her stepfather. As Bessie Blount said to Mary, "You have a remarkable power to do good." High praise for anyone. I highly recommend this one and impatiently wait for the next book in this entertaining series. Kudos to Jonathan Posner!
March 27, 2024
Fun reimagining of Tudor times and Anne Boleyn's downfall told from the point of view of Mary Fox, as indomitable a heroine as I have ever encountered.
March 21, 2024
I loved the continuation of Mary Fox's adventures. I enjoyed learning more about this time period. I look forward to reading many more adventures.
February 1, 2024
I'm delighted to report that Mary Fox is as feisty in this one as in the first one. This wonderful heroine finds herself in situations that cause her to make decisions that seem completely reasonable and brave at the time but later you find yourself shaking your head. In this one, she impersonates a prince! She's asked to do so, but how risky! Her courage is tested, and her old nemesis Cruddon appears. The third Mary Fox book is coming this Fall, and all I can say is that Jonathan Posner can't write them fast enough for me!
January 30, 2024
Goodness me, what an adventure! This is the second book in a series, but can be read as a stand-alone.
Mary Fox is even more cunning in this book, and she has to endure much. All under the steely gaze of Henry VIII this time. No pressure!?!
Action, kidnap, escape, fighting, plotting - this book has it all. A real page-turner!
Will the ever so charming Marcus be able to tame this wild tomboy?
Mary Fox is even more cunning in this book, and she has to endure much. All under the steely gaze of Henry VIII this time. No pressure!?!
Action, kidnap, escape, fighting, plotting - this book has it all. A real page-turner!
Will the ever so charming Marcus be able to tame this wild tomboy?
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