The Tapestry (Joanna Stafford #3)
by Nancy Bilyeau
Paperback
Publication Date: March 22, 2016
Touchstone/Simon & Schuster
Paperback; 416 Pages
Touchstone/Simon & Schuster
Paperback; 416 Pages
Series: Joanna Stafford
Genre: Historical Mystery
Genre: Historical Mystery
“Fans of the Tudor
era, you’re in for a treat” – InStyle Magazine
Henry
VIII’s Palace of Whitehall is the last place on earth Joanna Stafford wants
to be. But a summons from the king cannot be refused.
After
her priory was destroyed, Joanna, a young Dominican novice, vowed to live
a quiet life, weaving tapestries and shunning dangerous conspiracies. That all
changes when the king takes an interest in her tapestry talent.
With
a ruthless monarch tiring of his fourth wife and amoral noblemen driven by
hidden agendas, Joanna becomes entangled in court politics. Her close
friend, Catherine Howard, is rumored to be the king’s mistress, and Joanna is
determined to protect her from becoming the king’s next wife–and victim. All
the while, Joanna tries to understand her feelings for the two men in
her life: the constable who tried to save her and the friar she can’t forget.
In
a world of royal banquets, jousts, sea voyages and Tower Hill executions,
Joanna must
finally choose her future: nun or wife, spy or subject, rebel or courtier.
The Tapestry is
the final book in a trilogy that began in 2012 with The Crown, an Oprah
magazine pick. Don’t miss the adventures of one of the most unforgettable
heroines in historical fiction.
Praise for The
Tapestry
“In Joanna Stafford, Bilyeau has
given us a memorable character who is prepared to risk her life to save what
she most values.” (Deborah Harkness)
“Nancy Bilyeau’s
passion for history infuses her books and transports us back to the dangerous
world of Tudor England. Vivid characters and gripping plots are at the heart of
this wonderful trilogy, and this third book will not fail to thrill readers.
Warmly recommended!” (Alison Weir, author of The Marriage
Game: A Novel of Queen Elizabeth I)
“A
rip-roaring Tudor adventure from Nancy Bilyeau! Novice nun turned tapestry
weaver Joanna Stafford returns
to the court of Henry VIII. She’s that great rarity of historical fiction: a
fiercely independent woman who is still firmly of her time. A mystery as richly
woven as any of Joanna’s tapestries.” (Kate Quinn, author of Lady
of the Eternal City)
“The Tapestry takes
its history seriously, but that doesn’t stop it from being a supremely deft,
clever and pacy entertainment. This is Nancy Bilyeau’s most thrilling
– and enlightening – novel in the Joanna Stafford series yet.” (Andrew
Pyper, International Thriller Writers Award winner of The Demonologist and The
Damned)
“A
master of atmosphere, Nancy Bilyeau imbues her novel with the
sense of dread and oppression lurking behind the royal glamour; in her
descriptions and characterizations . . . Bilyeau breathes life into
history.” (Laura Andersen, author of The Boleyn King)
“In The Tapestry, Nancy Bilyeau brilliantly
captures both the white-hot religious passions and the brutal politics of Tudor
England. It is a rare book that does both so well.” (Sam Thomas, author of The
Midwife’s Tale)
“In
spite of murderous plots, volatile kings, and a divided heart, Joanna
Stafford manages
to stay true to her noble character. Fans of Ken Follett will devour Nancy Bilyeau’s
novel of political treachery and courageous love, set amid the endlessly
fascinating Tudor landscape.” (Erika Robuck, author of Hemingway’s
Girl)
“These
aren’t your mother’s nuns! Nancy Bilyeau has done it again,
giving us a compelling and wonderfully realized portrait of Tudor life in all
its complexity and wonder. A nun, a tapestry, a page-turning tale of
suspense: this is historical mystery at its finest.” (Bruce Holsinger, author of A
Burnable Book and The Invention of Fire)
About the Author
Nancy Bilyeau has worked
on the staffs of InStyle, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and Ladies Home
Journal. She is currently the executive editor of DuJour magazine. Her
screenplays have placed in several prominent industry competitions.
Two
scripts reached the semi-finalist round of the Nicholl Fellowships of the
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Her screenplay “Zenobia” placed
with the American Zoetrope competition, and “Loving Marys” reached the finalist
stage of Scriptapalooza.
A
native of the Midwest, she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of
Michigan. THE CROWN, her first novel, was published in 2012; the sequel, THE
CHALICE, followed in 2013, and THE TAPESTRY in 2015.
Nancy lives
in New York City with her husband and two children. Stay in touch with her
on Twitter at @tudorscribe. For more information or to sign up for Nancy’s
Newsletter please visit her official website.
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Just One More Chapter
Historical Fiction Addicts
Svetlana’s Reads and Views
Just One More Chapter
Historical Fiction Addicts
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Wednesday, March
23
Passages to the Past
With Her Nose Stuck In A Book
Passages to the Past
With Her Nose Stuck In A Book
Thursday, March 24
Impressions In Ink
The Life & Times of a Book Addict
Impressions In Ink
The Life & Times of a Book Addict
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The Reading Queen
Queen of All She Reads
The Reading Queen
Queen of All She Reads
Saturday, March 26
A Holland Reads
A Holland Reads
Sunday, March 27
Layered Pages
Layered Pages
Monday, March 28
A Book Drunkard
Historical Readings & Reviews
A Book Drunkard
Historical Readings & Reviews
Tuesday, March 29
Book Nerd
Carpe Librum
Book Nerd
Carpe Librum
Wednesday, March
30
The Lit Bitch
Eclectic Ramblings of Author Heather Osborne
The Lit Bitch
Eclectic Ramblings of Author Heather Osborne
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A Book Geek
What Is That Book About
A Book Geek
What Is That Book About
Friday, April 1
CelticLady’s Reviews
A Dream within a Dream
CelticLady’s Reviews
A Dream within a Dream
Saturday, April 2
So Many Books, So Little Time
So Many Books, So Little Time
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Susan Heim on Writing
Susan Heim on Writing
Monday, April 4
100 Pages a Day
A Literary Vacation
100 Pages a Day
A Literary Vacation
Tuesday, April 5
The Tudor Enthusiast
Oh, for the Hook of a Book!
The Tudor Enthusiast
Oh, for the Hook of a Book!
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