The Twilight Queen - (King's Fool Mystery) by Jeri Westerson

About the Book

"1536, London. Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is in peril. In the mid of night, court jester Will Somers is summoned to an urgent assignation when she discovers a body in her chamber. The queen wants Will to find out who the man is and how he ended up there. Is someone trying to frame her for his murder? Queen Anne has many enemies at court, and to make matters worse, Henry VIII is lining up his next conquest and suspects his queen of treason. Has the formidable Thomas Cromwell been whispering vile lies in the king's ears, and could the queen be the target of a Catholic conspiracy? As further attacks plague the court, Will is determined to uncover the truth behind the plotting and devilry, but he will need to keep hold of all his wits to do so!"--

Book Synopsis

Court jester Will Somers is drawn into another gripping and entertaining mystery when malevolent forces strike again at the court of Henry VIII - and Anne Boleyn is the target.

1536, London. Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is in peril. In the mid of night, court jester Will Somers is summoned to an urgent assignation when she discovers a body in her chamber. The queen wants Will to find out who the man is and how he ended up there. Is someone trying to frame her for his murder?

Queen Anne has many enemies at court, and to make matters worse, Henry VIII is lining up his next conquest and suspects his queen of treason. Has the formidable Thomas Cromwell been whispering vile lies in the king's ears, and could the queen be the target of a Catholic conspiracy? As further attacks plague the court, Will is determined to uncover the truth behind the plotting and devilry, but he will need to keep hold of all his wits to do so!

Review Quotes

Westerson brings real humanity to her story . . . If you are a fan of the Tudors, don't miss this read-- "Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine"

A fascinating story, great characters, and a mystery filled with plenty of twists and turns-- "Kings River Life Magazine"

A mystery of twists and turns, riddles, bawdy humor, and clandestine trysts-- "Historical Novels Review"

Unexpected twists and a surprising conclusion, make this an entertaining read-- "Booklist"

Historical details mixed with a puzzling mystery make for a fine read-- "Kirkus Reviews"

An appropriate end to Westerson's series. Long-time fans will be eager to see if Crispin can triumph over the past, and anyone who enjoys medieval mysteries can follow it easily-- "Library Journal Starred Review on The Deadliest Sin"

Devotees of Alan Gordon's Fools' Guild mysteries will welcome this promising series-- "Publishers Weekly on Courting Dragons"

Familiar historical figures seen from a different viewpoint add spice to the mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews on Courting Dragons"

For readers who enjoy accurate, in-depth historical details in a mystery-- "Library Journal on Courting Dragons"

History, mythology, and mystery mix in a rollicking adventure that offers a fresh perspective on the famous Arthurian legend'-- "Kirkus Reviews on Sword of Shadows"

Jeri Westerson is at the top of her game-- "Louis Bayard, bestselling author of THE PALE BLUE EYE, on Courting Dragons"

The Tudor court as seen through the eyes of wily Will Somers, Henry VIII's jester, comes to vivid life in this sparkling mystery-- "C.W. Gortner, bestselling author of THE TUDOR SECRET, on Courting Dragons"

This latest in the always enjoyable, crisply written series delivers an agreeable mix of adventure and atmosphere-- "Booklist on Sword of Shadows"

Well plotted and comes with a deeply satisfying resolution. Another winner-- "Booklist on The Deepest Grave"

Westerson's acclaimed series mixes historical detail with a deep dive into the character of a flawed but honorable hero'-- "Kirkus Reviews on Spiteful Bones"

About the Author

Jeri Westerson was born and raised in Los Angeles. As well as fifteen Crispin Guest medieval mysteries, she is the author of three paranormal series and several historical novels. Her books have been nominated for the Shamus, the Macavity and the Agatha awards.