The Conjuror's Apprentice: A Tudor-era murder mystery steeped in psychological suspense

by G J Williams

Finding the battered body of a young boy was not unusual in Bloody Mary's cruel England. However, the stabbed tongue, a false seal and strange letter implicate Princess Elizabeth, threatening to bring down the Tudor Dynasty.

Doctor John Dee and his secret apprentice, Margaretta, using his brilliant mind and her strange abilities, embark on a perilous journey to solve this brutal murder. Before their work can really begin, another body is found.

As Dee and Margaretta delve deeper into their investigation, they uncover a web of deceit, political intrigue and treachery that threatens to engulf them both. With rumours of witchcraft and treason swirling around them, can they untangle the mystery before it's too late?

´Right up there with C J Sansom… A brilliant historical thriller´ - Philip Gwynne Jones

Fans of C J Sansom's Dissolution - now a major Disney+ original series, ´Shardlake´ - will delight in this medieval murder mystery.

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 17, 2025

Reviews

[Adam Faith · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Conjuror’s Apprentice pulls you straight into the danger and paranoia of Bloody Mary’s England. The partnership between John Dee and Margaretta is unique and compelling, mixing sharp intellect with a hint of the supernatural. The mystery unfolds with steady tension, political intrigue, dark secrets, and mounting bodies keep you turning pages. Fans of C.J. Sansom will appreciate the rich historical detail and the clever, tightly woven plot. A dark, immersive, and satisfying Tudor-era thriller.