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Young Queen Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army, and Elizabeth fears once they are entrenched on the border, they will invade England.Isabel Thornleigh has returned to London from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son. Ever the queen's loyal servant, Isabel is recruited to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far--Isabel's son will be the queen's hostage until she completes her mission. Matters grow worse when Isabel's husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides in a deadly cold war. . ."Starts strong and doesn't let up. . .Kyle's latest is extremely accessible for readers unfamiliar with the series." --Publishers Weekly"Memorable characters, lush historical details, fascinating intrigues, and court drama. History and romance merge, loyalty and passions run high and readers are riveted to the pages." --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars"Riveting, adventurous. . .superb " --Historical Novel Society

Riveting, adventurous. . .superb --Historical Novel Society Following her perilous fall from a throne she'd scarcely owned to begin with, Mary, Queen of Scots, has fled to England, hoping her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, will grant her asylum. But now Mary has her sights on the English crown, and Elizabeth enlists her most trusted subjects to protect it. Justine Thornleigh is delighting in the thrill of Queen Elizabeth's visit to her family's estate when the festivities are cut short by Mary's arrival. To Justine's surprise, the Thornleighs appoint her to serve as a spy in Mary's court. But bearing the guise of a lady-in-waiting is not Justine's only secret. The weight of her task is doubled by fears of revealing to her fianc that she is in truth the daughter of his family's greatest rival. Duty-bound, Justine must sacrifice love as she navigates a deadly labyrinth of betrayal that could lead to the end of Elizabeth's fledgling reign. . . Compelling and inventive, Blood Between Queens artfully blends history's most intriguing figures with unforgettable characters, bringing to dazzling life the fascinating Tudor era. ""Colorful descriptions, accurate details and exciting twists. . .designed to keep readers' attention."" --Romantic Times on The Queen's Captive ""Unfurls a complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters."" --Publishers Weekly on The King's Daughter ""Riveting, heady, glorious, inspired."" --Susan Wiggs on The Queen's Lady

1572. Europe is in turmoil. A vengeful faction of exiled English Catholics is scattered about the continent, plotting to overthrow Queen Elizabeth and install her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne. And in the Netherlands, the streets are red with the blood of those who dare to oppose the brutal Spanish occupation. But amid the unrest, one resourceful young woman has made a lucrative enterprise... Scottish-born Fenella Doorn salvages crippled vessels. It is on one of these ships that she meets wealthy Baron Adam Thornleigh. Secretly drawn to him, Fenella can't refuse when Adam enlists her to join him in war-torn Brussels to help find his traitorous wife, Frances-and the children she's taken from him. But Adam and Fenella will put their lives in peril as they attempt to rescue his young ones, defend the crown, and restore the peace that few can remember. With eloquent and enthralling finesse, Barbara Kyle illuminates one of history's grimmest chapters. The Queen's Exiles breathes new life into an extraordinary age where love and freedom could only be won with unmitigated courage. "Barbara Kyle owes me two nights of sleep for writing such an enthralling book." --Christine Trent, author of Lady of Ashes "Fenella Doorn, savvy and brave, is an unforgettable heroine." --Antoni Cimolino, Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival "A brilliant book-a page-turner of a thriller with a backbone of love and loyalty in treacherous Tudor times." --Deborah Swift, author of The Gilded Lily

ACCLAIM FOR PAGE-TURNER"Brings alive almost every tough issue a writer of fiction must confront . . . friendly and fun to read." - Albert Zuckerman, founder of Writers House literary agency"Kyle knows her stuff. She breaks down both the art and the craft of writing in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley ArmstrongABOUT THE BOOKWhat makes a page-turner? What mysterious literary essence holds a reader so hard they feel they must keep reading? And then tell friends, "I couldn't put it down " And what do literary agents and publishers really look for in a manuscript? Internationally acclaimed author and story coach Barbara Kyle reveals the answers in Page-Turner with insights into: - the essentials of story structure- how to create a "storyline"- harnessing the power of "deep character"- the art of crafting dialogue- mastering point of view- maximizing settings- practical advice on how to query agents and get published . . . and morePage-Turner shows how to create the kind of novel that brings offers from publishers and praise from readers. For emerging writers who want to break in, and published authors who want to produce a breakout book, Page-Turner is an indispensable guide.ACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE'S STORY COACHING"Barbara Kyle's evaluation was a game changer for me. I received advice and suggestions that vastly improved my manuscript's clarity and vision. Working with Barbara is like having a secret weapon in your writing arsenal." - Nancy Raven Smith, author of Land Sharks"Barbara Kyle is a master storyteller, and she's especially gifted at helping writers see what's still missing in their work." - Mary Ann McGuigan, author of Crossing Into Brooklyn"I took Barbara Kyle's excellent Master Class when I was stuck with my first novel. Those two great days were a turning point. I recently finished my fourth book and Barbara's wise words about plot, dialogue, voice - and most of all character - constantly guide my way." - Robert Rotenberg, author of Stray Bullets"Barbara Kyle enlightened me how to mend my wayward chapters and knock my plot into a compelling story. Few can do what she has: taking a good amateur writer to the elite few of a top New York agent." - Rico Provasoli, author of Please Don't Tell My Guru"I learned more from Barbara Kyle in a half-hour than I have in countless workshops and books. A riveting, energetic, and positive experience." - Trish Kerr, Toronto Writers & Editors NetworkACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE'S NOVELS"A complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters" - Publisher's Weekly on The King's Daughter"An all-action thriller, bringing to life the passion and perils of the Tudor period." - Lancashire Evening Post on The King's Daughter"Kyle is a master at her craft." - RT Book Reviews on The Queen's Exiles"Riveting Tudor drama in the bestselling vein of Philippa Gregory" - USA Today on The Queen's Exiles"Kyle knows what historical fiction readers crave" - RT Book Reviews on Blood Between Queens "Riveting, heady, glorious, inspired." - Susan Wiggs on The Queen's Lady"Kyle creates a taut thriller where family loyalty and patriotism collide." - RT Book Reviews on The Traitor's Daughter"Riveting, adventurous . . . superb " - Historical Novel Society on The Queen's Gamble"A haunting thriller . . . Kyle keeps the cinematic action scenes and nail-biting suspense rolling throughout." - Publishers Weekly on The Experiment

The first of four gripping historical fiction titles set in the court of Henry VIII

The second in the Thornleigh series, set in England during the reign of the Tudor monarchs and weaving a fast paced plot through some of the most tempestuous years of its history.

The fourth in the Thornleigh series, set in England during the reign of the Tudor monarchs and weaving a fast paced plot through some of the most tempestuous years of its history.

Natalie Sinclair has dedicated her life to animal rescue. From lost dogs and cats to lab rabbits and pigs, Nat and her team of volunteers at All Creatures Great and Small will do almost anything to keep animals out of harm's way. When a freak accident results in the death of her beloved horse, and the man responsible ends up murdered, Nat is a natural suspect. Worse, she has caught the attention of the dead man's brother, whose wealth and unsavory connections run deep, including a link to a dangerous ring of criminals trafficking in wild animals.Suddenly, Nat's problems are much greater than breaking up lab tests on animals or finding her own missing dog. To clear her name, she's going to have to take risks she's never taken before and confront people she'd much rather avoid – including those closest to her. As her professional and personal life crumbles around her, and the stakes surrounding the murder become more and more dangerous, Nat will have to act with extreme daring or else she, not the animals, will be the one in need of rescue.