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The Pretender: A Novel
By Jo Harkin
Hardcover
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By Jo Harkin
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This imagined account of Lambert Simnel's orchestrated reach for the English throne is an irresistible read for historical and literary fiction fans. Full of heart and brimming with Tudor-era political intrigue, this is the tale of one boy's struggle with identity and the fate that was planned for him.
Set in the tumultuous period of the Tudors' ascent, The Pretender brings to life the little-known story of Lambert Simnel. From humble beginnings as a peasant boy, Lambert's life takes an astonishing turn when, at just ten years old, he becomes a claimant to the English throne as one of the last of the Plantagenet line. As Lambert navigates the treacherous waters of royal intrigue and court life, complex themes of identity, power, and destiny unfold, weaving a tapestry of ambition and survi...
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