Elizabeth Tudor: Ancestry of Sorcery

by Theresa Pocock

On her birthday, Elizabeth Tudor steps away from the celebration distracted by an exceptionally brilliant harvest moon. As she gazes upward, the familiar light surrounding the heavenly orb dances, swirls, then coalesces, dropping out of the heavens to hit the princess quite shockingly in the face. The moment the light touches Elizabeth, her skin begins to glow, which is most definitely a problem. Even more unsettling, Elizabeth soon finds herself casting about her own orbs of light. These orbs somehow give her an unearthly control over the mind and willpower of her loved ones and force her to ask the same deadly question that took her own mother's life: could she possibly be a sorceress? As the disturbing manifestations continue to multiply, a distressed Elizabeth is suddenly faced with a new issue. She receives an eerie invitation from her murdered mother, Anne Boleyn. Unable to stop herself, Elizabeth is swept away on a quest to uncover an ancestral secret that may change not only her, but the very fabric of England's future.

This coming of age story invites the reader to reimagine a well known story. The author delves deeply into the heart and mind of a very young Elizabeth Tudor and follows her as she progresses from a promising, potential monarch, to the historic virgin queen we all crave to know more about.

Genres: Fantasy

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 21, 2018

About the author

Theresa has been writing for fifteen years and has more story ideas than she could possibly write and still have a life. She is an avid audible ‘reader’, boardgame lover, Zelda player, book collector, adventure chaser, and history ‘studier’, besides being a mother of three, a musician and a homeschooler. Also in her life are, a white schmorkie named Percy Jackson, a hot husband named Andy and many many supportive and amazing friends. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula but is an Idaho girl at heart.

Reviews

[Linda (Miss Greedybooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of my favorite authors, Sharon Kay Penman, Philippa Gregory, Jean Plaidy, Elizabeth Chadwick, Alison Weir, Rosalind Miles. One of my favorite subjects is Queens (and the Kings too) of England, another is magic. So those authors include, Paula Brackston, Deborah Harkness, Alice Hoffman, Leigh Bardugo, and Sarah Addison Allen. And putting the two together I add Theresa Pocock.

I just read a great story about young Elizabeth, knowing the incidents and characters that surrounded her young life, but with the magical twist of the gift of sorcery bestowed upon her by her mother Anne Boleyn, and how she effected the events by casting her wishes.

It says she has 6 novels... I can only ask, how to get mine eyes upon the other 5... NOW?

A must read.

[Joan Brewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Gray read. Waiting on the next book. More of Elizabeth please. More of her as Queen Please please please 👍👍👍👍👍

[Beth Hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book asks the question: What if?

What if Elizabeth I inherited powers from her mother? What if she struggled with those powers as she grew from a young girl to a young woman? What if she used those powers to help make England a better country?

I adore all things Tudor, and this book is no exception. Pocock created the perfect balance between historical fact and fiction, weaving in fantasy themes and creating a world that is taunt with suspense and emotion.

I sense a sequel, simply because there were some unresolved issues at the end. If and when it's available, I'll be reading it.

[Andrea Stoeckel · Rating 5 out of 5]

“God had given me a sharp mind and a mostly guileless attitude. I could prove myself without power. Especially when I was innocent.”

There have been numerous historical issues around Elizabeth I: from her mother was a “witch” that “spelled”Henry 8 and was beheaded for it to affairs with lorded Gentry throughout her life, beginning with her stepmother Katherine Parr’s husband Thomas Seymour.... none of which I have ever seen in her [actual] writings as I wrote my first thesis on her. Despite all of this, she managed to rule England with an iron will and successfully expand her hand.

This book is very good and worth waiting for. Highly recommended 5/5

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wondering if there is going to be a second one?

[Dorothy Olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

magical and goosebump-producing. The author really makes this story come alive! I love the idea of careful historical facts blended with magical elements! I feel educated and "taken away" at the same time.

[Krystin Coburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so intriguing! I love the history and the liberty she takes with personifying the figures we have heard about in history books! I love the story line and the little sweet treasures she weaves into the story of magic, religion, romance and family roles; without taking sides or judging. Well written and flows well!! Great book. Can’t wait for the next one!!!

[Elyse (ElyseReadsandSpeaks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why does this only have 16 ratings on Goodreads? Why aren't more Tudor nerds reading this? Elizabeth + magic.... What's not to love?

This was a good read. I was hoping for a bit more magic and a history of magic in her bloodline, but it was still good nonetheless. I like books that speculate on the relationship between Elizabeth and Thomas Seymour since not much is known about that time, and I like the idea that magic may have come into play.

I'm a little confused on the ending since it seems like it's leaving off for more, but to my knowledge, there is no sequel and it's been a few years since publication. I could definitely read another one of these if it focuses on magic and the growing romance between Elizabeth & Robert.

[Jennifer Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! Such a fun concept to mix history and magic! I’m hoping this author will come out with something similar, mixing fantasy with Mary Queen of Scots.

[Stephanie Hickok · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!... please tell me there is more!?

[Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was wish fulfillment for me as well.

[T.K. · Rating 2 out of 5]

[Spoiler Alert] Though the premise is intriguing (the childhood of queen Elizabeth I as she develops her magical skills), the execution is disturbing. There is a shocking amount of sexual content, especially as most of it is an incestuous relationship between 14-year-old Elizabeth and her middle-aged stepfather. Worse, Elizabeth is portrayed as driving this perverse coupling with feverish lust all the while declaring herself a servant of God. Though there are charming bits between the heroine and Robert Dudley and the revisionist history is interesting, this book is mostly filled with disturbing ideas ranging from her father (Henry VIII) being justified in murdering his wives to robbing others of their free agency somehow being righteous and good. 1.5 stars

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey ya'll thanks for checking out my book! I hope you love it!