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Issue Details: First known date: 2012... 2012 Susanna Horenbout & John Parker Series
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y separately published work icon In a Treacherous Court Michelle Diener , New York (City) : Gallery Books , 2012 Z1908573 2012 single work novel historical fiction 'John Parker is one of Henry VIII most useful courtiers - utterly merciless and completely loyal. But one small favour for his King pulls Parker into a deadly plot against the throne: one that will test his courage, his resolve, and most especially, his heart. This hunter is about to become the hunted.

A commission from Henry VIII should have been the crowning achievement of Susanna Horenbout's career, but before the beautiful and talented artist even sets foot in England, she finds herself in possession of a secret that could change its history. With Parker as her only protection against killers who will stop at nothing to silence her, Susanna has to trust the dangerous, enigmatic courtier. She's used to fighting in a man's world, but she never expected to be fighting for her life - or her heart.' (Publisher's blurb)
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y separately published work icon Dangerous Sanctuary Michelle Diener , New York (City) : Pocket Star , 2012 Z1908585 2012 single work short story historical fiction 'Artist Susanna Horenbout is commissioned by King Henry VIII to paint a picture of the ceremony in St. Paul's Cathedral to commemorate the capture of the French king Francis I in battle. While working on a sketch before the ceremony begins, Susanna overhears a bitter nobleman hinting at violence to the King, and she realizes she might be the only one who can stop an attack on Henry. As the King makes his way to the cathedral though the cheering crowds, Susanna desperately tries to find a way to save his life—while saving the nobleman from the certain death his anger will bring down upon him.' (Publisher's blurb)
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y separately published work icon Keeper of the King's Secrets Michelle Diener , New York (City) : Gallery Books , 2012 Z1908576 2012 single work novel historical fiction 'Susanna Horenbout's chance meeting with a jeweller from Antwerp, an old family friend, pulls her and her betrothed, courtier John Parker, into a deadly plot against the King. Ever since Henry VIII's sister Mary gave him the spectacular Mirror of Naples, part of the French Crown Jewels, the King of France has been plotting to get it back.

After the French king's capture in battle, the secret deal struck for the jewel's return with a powerful figure in Henry's court, Cardinal Wolsey, is in jeopardy-- and French agents in London are taking matters into their own hands. But the powerful Duke of Norfolk has caught wind of the secret deal, and sees the planned theft as an opportunity to rid himself of a hated rival at court -- even if it means plunging England into an unwinnable war with France. As Susanna and John Parker desperately search for the jewel, trying to stay one step ahead of the French, they're swept into a power struggle with men who do not care who they crush to get what they want. And with the fate of Henry's kingship in the balance, they must figure out who Henry's true enemies are--before it's too late.' (Publisher's blurb)
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y separately published work icon In Defense of the Queen Michelle Diener , Australia : Michelle Diener , 2013 7429194 2013 single work novel historical fiction romance mystery

'An artist never betrays her patron . . . especially one of the world’s most powerful kings.

'Susanna Horenbout has learned this lesson from the cradle. But when she receives a letter from her father telling her to do just that, she faces a dilemma. Betray Henry VIII, or carry out the request of her father’s employer, Margaret of Austria, and pass secret information to Henry’s queen, Katherine of Aragon.

'Caught between the machinations of her husband and her nephew, the Emperor Charles, Queen Katherine needs all the allies she can get. But what can Susanna really do to help her, and even if she does, will it be enough?

'Susanna and her betrothed, Parker——one of Henry’s most trusted courtiers——balance on the knife’s edge of treason as they try to make sense of both international and domestic conspiracies. Sometimes, it’s better the enemy you know ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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