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The Elizabeth of England Chronicles #5
Treason in Trust
Spring 1568.
The fallen Queen, Mary of Scots, has fled her homeland and come to England, placing her cousin, Queen Elizabeth in peril. Popular with Catholics, Mary may become a danger. As war rages in Europe, and Elizabeth struggles to maintain control in England, Mary is implicated in plots too numerous to count, and once-loyal English lords work in the shadows against Elizabeth.
As the dawn of English piracy begins, as Elizabeth struggles to play Spain, Scotland and France at the game of politics, danger and rebellion loom. Death is stalking the Queen of England, but will He come, too, for the Queen of Scots?
Treason in Trust is Book Five of the Elizabeth of England Chronicles, by G. Lawrence.
The author's thanks are due to Julia Gibbs, the proof reader of this work, and London Montgomery, the artist who made the cover.
The fallen Queen, Mary of Scots, has fled her homeland and come to England, placing her cousin, Queen Elizabeth in peril. Popular with Catholics, Mary may become a danger. As war rages in Europe, and Elizabeth struggles to maintain control in England, Mary is implicated in plots too numerous to count, and once-loyal English lords work in the shadows against Elizabeth.
As the dawn of English piracy begins, as Elizabeth struggles to play Spain, Scotland and France at the game of politics, danger and rebellion loom. Death is stalking the Queen of England, but will He come, too, for the Queen of Scots?
Treason in Trust is Book Five of the Elizabeth of England Chronicles, by G. Lawrence.
The author's thanks are due to Julia Gibbs, the proof reader of this work, and London Montgomery, the artist who made the cover.
524 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2018
About the author
G. Lawrence
50 books290 followersI am an independently published author, and proud to be so. Living in a little cottage in Wales in the UK, I love where I live as much as I love to write.
The age of the Tudors has been an obsession for me since I was a child, and many of my upcoming books will center on that time, but I also pen the odd dystopian fiction or historical fiction from other time periods. I will be releasing all my titles on amazon, for kindle and then hopefully for print later.
I studied Literature (with a capital L) at University and usually have twenty or more books I'm currently reading. Reading and writing are about mood for me, and I haven't found a genre I didn't enjoy something about so far...
You can often find me on Wattpad or Twitter when I'm not writing...
The age of the Tudors has been an obsession for me since I was a child, and many of my upcoming books will center on that time, but I also pen the odd dystopian fiction or historical fiction from other time periods. I will be releasing all my titles on amazon, for kindle and then hopefully for print later.
I studied Literature (with a capital L) at University and usually have twenty or more books I'm currently reading. Reading and writing are about mood for me, and I haven't found a genre I didn't enjoy something about so far...
You can often find me on Wattpad or Twitter when I'm not writing...
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October 4, 2018
Treason in Trust covers the middle part of Elizabeth's reign, or some of it ~ not a period of history with which I am familiar, so this was quite a new experience for me with one of Gemma Lawrence's books.
The attention to detail in this book is as good as ever, and I especially loved the descriptions of London itself and how the people lived, made all the more meaningful because of Elizabeth's well-documented view that she was married to her country, with her subjects her children. She talks often about the reasons for her remaining single, and her thoughts about the patriarchal society in which she lives ~ an early feminist, indeed.
I enjoyed reading about Francis Drake, battles upon the seas, the customs, medicines and superstitions of the time ~ and the introduction of the wristwatch: "A clock... for my wrist?" I asked. "What a novel idea, Robin!"
Much of the novel deals with the problem of the disgraced Mary, Queen of Scots, and the rebellions within her beloved England, as the problems of religious differences rear their ugly heads over and over again. Death haunts her, as she thinks of all those she has lost, especially as she grows older and succumbs to illness ... and learns of terrible massacre and relgious persecution abroad.
Reading this, you will feel as though Gemma Lawrence knows the older Elizabeth every bit as well as she knew the girl. There has not yet been one of her historical novels that I don't consider worthy of five stars.
The attention to detail in this book is as good as ever, and I especially loved the descriptions of London itself and how the people lived, made all the more meaningful because of Elizabeth's well-documented view that she was married to her country, with her subjects her children. She talks often about the reasons for her remaining single, and her thoughts about the patriarchal society in which she lives ~ an early feminist, indeed.
I enjoyed reading about Francis Drake, battles upon the seas, the customs, medicines and superstitions of the time ~ and the introduction of the wristwatch: "A clock... for my wrist?" I asked. "What a novel idea, Robin!"
Much of the novel deals with the problem of the disgraced Mary, Queen of Scots, and the rebellions within her beloved England, as the problems of religious differences rear their ugly heads over and over again. Death haunts her, as she thinks of all those she has lost, especially as she grows older and succumbs to illness ... and learns of terrible massacre and relgious persecution abroad.
Reading this, you will feel as though Gemma Lawrence knows the older Elizabeth every bit as well as she knew the girl. There has not yet been one of her historical novels that I don't consider worthy of five stars.
August 22, 2023
I've really enjoyed reading this series of books on Queen Elizabeth I, look forward to reading the next one!!
November 8, 2020
Rich in Detail
Trying years in Elizabeth’s life. Drake develops into a trusted alley. Mary of Scots has been deposed and becomes a prisoner in England. The trial begins but doesn’t end. Dudley remains the love of her life, even if they don’t share intimate relations. The night of Bartholomew puts an end to this part of her saga.
Lawrence focuses on two things in this, the fifth part of her Elizabethan series. Elizabeth’s love for her country and her subjects that she sees as her children, and her relationship to Mary. She must fight on both fronts, a woman in a patriarchal world will be met with an incessant admonition to wed and bed and give birth. Her troubled relationship with her cousin Mary is well documented and ended in disaster for Mary. In a way, these strong women were caught in religious strife as well as being unable to find common ground. All this Lawrence brings to life, seen through Elizabeth’s eyes.
The cast of beautifully developed characters, Lawrence’s fluid prose, and her immaculate research unfolds the drama and pageant of a long-gone period.
Trying years in Elizabeth’s life. Drake develops into a trusted alley. Mary of Scots has been deposed and becomes a prisoner in England. The trial begins but doesn’t end. Dudley remains the love of her life, even if they don’t share intimate relations. The night of Bartholomew puts an end to this part of her saga.
Lawrence focuses on two things in this, the fifth part of her Elizabethan series. Elizabeth’s love for her country and her subjects that she sees as her children, and her relationship to Mary. She must fight on both fronts, a woman in a patriarchal world will be met with an incessant admonition to wed and bed and give birth. Her troubled relationship with her cousin Mary is well documented and ended in disaster for Mary. In a way, these strong women were caught in religious strife as well as being unable to find common ground. All this Lawrence brings to life, seen through Elizabeth’s eyes.
The cast of beautifully developed characters, Lawrence’s fluid prose, and her immaculate research unfolds the drama and pageant of a long-gone period.
December 30, 2025
This author is easily in my top 5 Historical novel writers..especially The Tudor Court .....Outstanding.
September 13, 2018
Excellent as always
A fabulous series of books, cannot wait for the next one! Gemma is simply amazing and is an excellent writer.
A fabulous series of books, cannot wait for the next one! Gemma is simply amazing and is an excellent writer.
April 15, 2023
I love the style of G. Lawrence. It's so detailed and rich that it paints a very beautiful picture of the story, the characters and the milieu (yes, I wrote "milieu", I really did, and without a morsel of shame). I'm not good at imagining scenery nor people when reading (aphantasia, my old friend) - and so I really appreciate when the author just guides me through everything in really vivid descriptions. I like that in this series there's a lot of books which gives me time enough for all those small tidbits and sentences that contributes to give the story of Elizabeth flavour and spice. Like a good pot of stew. Most books about this queen is just a pot of big chunks of beef, and some veggies - her life in major points and then a few other happenings. In these books we get the stew with meat chunks, the veggies, but also the broth with all it's depth, spices and herbs which gives it just the zing it needs to be enjoyed and valued. Hmm, I do sound like the book is my meal, don't I? Well, it was good enough to devour slowly - and then just enjoy the fullness of it afterwards. So there.
May 22, 2019
An insight into the youngest of Henry VIII wives.
I have read every book, on the tudors, by this author and every single one is fantastic. Katherine Howard was the youngest of Henry’s wives and while her it is debatable she was potentially only a child when wed to Henry VIII. I have read much on Katherine Howard where she has been described as wanton, and an adulteress, but I agree with the authors stance in that she was just an abused child used by the men in her life including the king.
The book delves right back into her early childhood leading up to the start of her marriage with Henry. When reading this book it feels like you are entering the mind of Katherine. This author has a unique skill of writing books in the 1st person that are both riveting and make you feel you are actually reading the thoughts of the said person. I usually prefer books in the 3rd person but that wouldn’t sit right with these books and would take away the brilliance of them. I am very much looking forward for the 2nd part.
I have read every book, on the tudors, by this author and every single one is fantastic. Katherine Howard was the youngest of Henry’s wives and while her it is debatable she was potentially only a child when wed to Henry VIII. I have read much on Katherine Howard where she has been described as wanton, and an adulteress, but I agree with the authors stance in that she was just an abused child used by the men in her life including the king.
The book delves right back into her early childhood leading up to the start of her marriage with Henry. When reading this book it feels like you are entering the mind of Katherine. This author has a unique skill of writing books in the 1st person that are both riveting and make you feel you are actually reading the thoughts of the said person. I usually prefer books in the 3rd person but that wouldn’t sit right with these books and would take away the brilliance of them. I am very much looking forward for the 2nd part.
June 17, 2020
The series continues to grow
I love this series and have been fascinated with the life of Elizabeth 1 since high school. She had to navigate so many dangers that I'm surprised that she was able to survive. What I like so much about this author, G. Lawrence, is her attention to detail. Her writing sounds like the voice I imagine that the great queen had. I like that at the end she explains what she took creative license with. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
I love this series and have been fascinated with the life of Elizabeth 1 since high school. She had to navigate so many dangers that I'm surprised that she was able to survive. What I like so much about this author, G. Lawrence, is her attention to detail. Her writing sounds like the voice I imagine that the great queen had. I like that at the end she explains what she took creative license with. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
November 23, 2018
Really enjoyed this one. It is well researched with great inserts of Elizabeth’s speeches and little antidotes from her live.
The book ends with the massacre of the Huguenots in France. As a Protestant Queen, Elizabeth keenly feels for them and fears for her throne.
Looking forward to the next one
The book ends with the massacre of the Huguenots in France. As a Protestant Queen, Elizabeth keenly feels for them and fears for her throne.
Looking forward to the next one
May 2, 2021
Love this author
and her novels! They are filled with not only accurate historical information but the truth of life. There are so many facets of life, there are too many to count. G. Lawrence has lived and experienced life in all its glory and all its sorrow.
An authentic work by an author who has done her homework and has applied her own life experiences in the telling.
and her novels! They are filled with not only accurate historical information but the truth of life. There are so many facets of life, there are too many to count. G. Lawrence has lived and experienced life in all its glory and all its sorrow.
An authentic work by an author who has done her homework and has applied her own life experiences in the telling.
June 22, 2019
Fun read! Everything g you could want!
I loved.The way this books allows you to look at a different period, with the people who fascinate us and we are brought to a world we can both see and understand without judgement !1 I recommend this series.for any can of the period.
I loved.The way this books allows you to look at a different period, with the people who fascinate us and we are brought to a world we can both see and understand without judgement !1 I recommend this series.for any can of the period.
July 28, 2020
The story continues
Not as much action in this installment, but I enjoyed reading about Elizabeth’s anguish in signing the death warrants, and her thoughts on keeping balance within the realm. Moving onto the next book!
Not as much action in this installment, but I enjoyed reading about Elizabeth’s anguish in signing the death warrants, and her thoughts on keeping balance within the realm. Moving onto the next book!
August 21, 2019
Just love this series of books about Elizabeth I!!!!
October 1, 2022
Very good book slowed nicely intrigued was well woven and I liked how it fun around a couple of times between the main characters
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