The Gates of Dark Death

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Inhis latest novel, award-winning author Alan Reynolds dives deep into thesixteenth century, unravelling the thrilling tale of Alice Tankerville, thelast woman to escape from the Tower of London. This gripping thriller, groundedin meticulous research, whisks readers away to the heart of 1530s London,immersing them in the sights, sounds – and pungent smells of Tudor England. Whilenumerous articles have chronicled the tale of Alice Tankerville and herresourceful accomplice John Wolfe, historical records often present conflictingaccounts. In a masterful blend of fact and fiction, Alan Reynolds crafts anarrative pulsating with key elements of their saga, capturing the tumultuousera of Henry VIII’s reign with striking accuracy and vivid realism. ‘A compelling mix of politics, conspiracy, anddrama set in 16th century London.’ – The Wishing Shelf Awards