Betrayal. Power. Perception. The most
dangerous mind at court belongs to a fool.
From the author of The
Alchemist's Daughter comes a dark tale of ambition and
survival.
"One of the most vibrant characters I've encountered in years."--Goodreads
Ecostell
Kronos is a fool--mocked
for his dwarfism, prized for his juggling, and underestimated by everyone who
matters. But in a court ruled by paranoia and whispers, invisibility is its own
kind of power.
When Kronos overhears a secret that could destroy Queen Katherine
Howard, he becomes a liability the crown cannot afford. Silenced,
mutilated, and left for dead, he survives--barely.
Rescued by an ambitious apothecary, Kronos soon realizes he has not
escaped danger--he has merely changed masters. His secret is worth a
fortune...and powerful men are willing to kill to control it.
But Kronos has spent his life being overlooked and he's ready to use that
to his advantage.
As rival factions circle and scheme, Kronos sets a plan in motion--one
that could topple the mighty, rewrite his fate, and force his foes to
reconsider which of them is truly...the fool.
Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Philippa Gregory
Praise for Fool:
“Vividly written and grounded in scrupulous research, Fool captures both the dark comedy and lethal danger of Henry VIII’s court.”
~ Nancy Bilyeau, author of The Crown and
The Blue
“A masterclass in immersive storytelling.”
~ Tony Riches, author of the best-selling Tudor
Trilogy
“A thoughtful and unsparing Tudor novel that reframes the court jester not as comic ornament but as a precarious witness to power.”
~ Megan Parker for IndieReader
Author’s Universal Buy Link: https://www.marylawrencebooks.com/linktree
Amazon Universal link: https://books2read.com/u/479KQ8
Mary Lawrence is the author of the Bianca
Goddard mysteries, a 5-book series that takes place in the slums of Tudor
London, featuring the daughter of an infamous alchemist. Suspense Magazine
named The Alchemist’s Daughter and The Alchemist of Lost
Souls best historical mysteries of 2015 and 2017.
Her writing has been published in several journals, including The Daily Beast. When she is not writing, she tends a small berry farm in Maine with her husband and creates artisanal jams for sale at market.
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