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Narrated by Nicola Barber Political murder. Sexual intrigue. In the court of Henry VIII, does Sister Joanna Stafford have a prayer? After her priory in Dartford is closed—collateral damage in tyrannical Henry VIII’s quest to overthrow the Catholic Church—former Dominican novice Joanna Stafford vows to live a quiet and honorable life weaving tapestries, shunning dangerous quests and conspiracies. Until she is summoned to Whitehall Palace, where her tapestry weaving has drawn the king’s attention. Joanna is uncomfortable serving the king who has brought down those she cares for most. She also fears for her life in a court seething with hidden agendas and a disregard for all moral virtues—and with good reason. Moments after Joanna arrives at Whitehall, someone attempts to kill her. Struggling to stay ahead of her most formidable enemy yet, she becomes entangled in high-stakes court politics. Her close friend Catherine Howard is rumored to be the king’s mistress, and Joanna is determined to protect naive Catherine from becoming the king’s next wife—and, possibly, victim. Set in a world of royal banquets, jousts, voyages, and Tower Hill executions, this thrilling tale finds Joanna in her most dangerous situation yet. She must now decide the life she wants to live: nun or wife, spy or subject, rebel or courtier.