Martin Lake (Book order)

Martin Lake Book order

Martin Lake crafts compelling narratives that breathe life into historical events, driven by a profound love for the past. His works are renowned for their immersive historical settings and vivid character portrayals that transport readers to bygone eras. With a distinctive voice, he masterfully explores the human condition during pivotal moments in history. His prose is enriched by a deep understanding of period detail and character psychology.

Very Like a Queen

400 pages
14 hours of reading

The King's favor was her sanctuary--until his desire turned dangerous. Alice Petherton is well practiced at using her beauty and wits to survive in the Court of King Henry VIII. As the King's favorite, she enjoys his protection, but after seeing the downfall of three of his wives, she's determined to avoid the same fate. Alice must walk a fine line between mistress and wife. She finds a powerful protector in Thomas Cromwell, and Alice has every reason to believe that she will continue to enjoy a life of wealth and comfort at Court...until she puts everything at risk by falling in love with a Frenchman, Nicholas Bourbon. When Cromwell is executed, Alice loses her only ally and flees to France. There she hopes to live in peace with Nicholas. But Alice is lured into a perilous game of treason, and peace doesn't last long. Will Alice get back the life and love she's fought for? Or will she lose herself to the whims of a capricious monarch?