The Serpent Garden

Set in the treacherous court of Henry VIII, the story follows Susanna Dallet, a widow who becomes a miniature-portrait painter after her husband's murder. As she rises in status and navigates the intrigues surrounding Princess Mary, she discovers an inherited manuscript linked to an ancient mystery. With danger closing in, she partners with Robert Ashton, secretary to Archbishop Wolsey, to confront a sinister society intertwined with supernatural elements. This tale blends action, humor, romance, and suspense in a deadly game of survival.