Saint Thomas's Eve: (The Tudor saga: book 6): a story of ambition, commitment and conviction from the...

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Jean Plaidy

Saint Thomas's Eve

(The Tudor saga: book 6): a story of ambition, commitment and conviction from the undisputed...

Jean Plaidy

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Arrow
01 December 2006

Fiction & Literature; Historical fiction

Series: Tudor Saga

Another splendid Tudor novel from Jean Plaidy - departing from her usual tales of passions and scandal in the court of Henry VIII, Saint Thomas's Eve tells the story of Sir Thomas More and his ambitious daughters.

Step back in time with multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy as she expertly paints a picture of Tudor England and its capricious and fickle King and court.

This captivating and compelling historical novel is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory.

'Plaidy brings home the tyranny of Tudor government' -- Times Literary Supplement 'Jean Plaidy's graceful study of Sir Thomas More and his family makes a novel that the reader can sink into and enjoy... sketched vividly and sympathetically. A rewarding book' -- Scotsman 'These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history... and their stories will remain with you for ever' -- Daily Express 'A moving, beautiful inspiration of a book' --
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Henry VII once warned his son, the future King of England, not to trust Thomas More; years later that same son made More his confidante and advisor. But the allegiance is dangerously one-sided. A family man, lawyer and writer, More's ambitions are humble, whilst Henry's are endless.

As More's career at court rises so too does his religious fervour, much to the concern of his eldest daughter, Margaret More. Meg, as she is fondly called, is torn between her heretic husband and the secrets her father has confided in her, and already fears that one day her father will make the ultimate sacrifice for his faith.

The Tudor saga continues in The Sixth Wife.

By: Jean Plaidy
Imprint: Arrow
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 245g
ISBN: 9780099493235
ISBN 10: 0099493233
Series: Tudor Saga
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 December 2006
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993. For further information about our Jean Plaidy reissues and mailing list, please visit www.randomhouse.co.uk/minisites/jeanplaidy

Reviews for Saint Thomas's Eve: (The Tudor saga: book 6): a story of ambition, commitment and conviction from the undisputed Queen of British historical fiction

Her novels are still very much to be enjoyed ... Any writer who can both educate and thrill a reader of any age deserves to be remembered and find new fans ... One only has to look at the TV/Media to see that the appetite for this kind of writing is still very much there -- Matt Bates * WH Smith Travel * Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive. -- Julia Moffat, RNA Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama * New York Times * Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting * Observer * Plaidy brings home the tyranny of Tudor government...In manners and customs...Plaidy is thoroughly at home. * Times Literary Supplement * A novel that the reader can sink into and enjoy...sketched vividly and sympathetically. A rewarding book. * Scotsman * Jean Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of charaterization has become one of the country's most widely read novelists * Sunday Times *