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The author does a nice job of painting Tudor England as a backdrop for this story of intrigue. I wasn't too sure if the ending was plausible, but it did have the virtue of providing the protagonist with the depth of character to make a difficult decision. The author also never makes the mistake of explaining archaic terms in the story, which would destroy the feel of authenticity that he does so well. I did wish he had provided info in his author's note about what the heck a "Clarenceaux King at Arms" was. That is one thing I would have liked to have explained, after the fact at least.


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Sacred Treason Clarenceux Trilogy James Forrester Books Reviews

Written by a history don (I forget which college), it can be a bit dry. An interesting read, because it is from the point of view of the Catholics during the reign of Elizabeth. A good read - a bit dry, but good.
Sacred Treason, by James Forrester, is a historical novel set during the reign of Elizabeth I. It is a fascinating weave of historical fact and fictional action, complete with a perceived treasonous plot, romance, murder, intrigue and death. The descriptive passages created a very detailed visual in my mind, almost as if I were present during the action, watching as a spectator. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, volume one of the Clarenceux trilogy.,and am looking forward to reading volume two. I would advise the reader to read the Afterward at the end of the book, as it provides the historical basis for the story, and gives fascinating insights into the research that inspired the novel.
For those of you who have enjoyed books by C.J. Sansom, Rory Clements, and S.J. Parris, this book is a must. It is most exciting and interesting because the dire methods used by Cecil and Walsingham to protect the realm are directed against the protaganist, a Catholic. The action is fast-paced; it was hard to put this book down. I am looking forward to the next two books in this trilogy to arrive.
For those of you who think that Philippa Gregory tells a good tale, try this book as well as books written by Hilary Mantel and the other authors noted above to see what you have been missing.
What begins as a fervent knock on a herald's door on a cold rainy night in Elizabethan England sets off a complicated Gordian knot of events that must be untangled by one determined preselected man who could ultimately destroy the English monarchy and rewrite history.

Sacred Treason (Clarenceux Trilogy) is an intricate maze of a religious and political novel which sets a slow deliberate pace for the characters (and the reader) to decipher vital clues and illustrates the historical and religious unrest that consumed the inhabitants of 16th-century England. In the heart of the novel we have the mystery of the chronicle, a book comprised of enigmas and dates that holds the key to the ultimate undoing of the English crown. The author captures the minute details of the era and adds authentic touches with proper dialogue, the historical relevance of the central mystery and showcases several examples of the overall human conditioning / belief system of the time. Although the novel glows with its attention to detail, setting and entwining with Arthurian lore, it does unfortunately lose that glow and tarnishes with regards to the characters and generally the pacing of the action and story. An intriguing idea of a novel (that is based on some truth) but I'm sorry to say I will not be reading any sequels.
As this author writes nonfiction about the Elizabethan and Medieval periods I was looking forward to this book, However, there is something "remote" about his writing style or characterization of his protagonist that made it hard for me to care deeply about the story. This is despite the fact that he does a good job depicting action sequences and secondary characters. After working through all of these pages to discover the secret of the book at the enter of the mystery, the reader is told that it doesn't really matter. Victors write history. While I agree that this statement is true, it is a strange way of dismissing the legitimacy of Queen Elizabeth's claim to the throne, which is at the heart of the plot.
If you like English history, you'll like this book. If not, well, you wouldn't be looling at it anyway. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this. Some of the circumstances seemed to be a bit of a stretch, but that's the nature of historical fiction - you can't change history too much just to suit your story.
The Tudor period is fascinating, and the author did a really good job of making the reader feel what it was like to live in those times - cold, wet, dark, etc. I found the basic premise of the book very engaging, and the twists and turns kept my interest. Even though I knew where the story had to be going, I was unable to guess the actual solution to the mystery. All in all, a fun read for history buffs.
This book is worth reading. Dr. Ian Mortimer, writing as James Forrester, has written a well-researched thriller that holds the interest with personalities and locations from 1563. It has intrigue, swordplay, and strong men and women fighting for their cause. I am very impressed with his detailed descriptions of the writings, the manuscripts, and the London of those times. I am not an expert, but I read voraciously, and this has some of the best writing skills that I have seen lately. It was not too long, not too short, and complete in itself, even though I understand it to be first in a trilogy. Read the author's notes at the end for interesting historical background.
The author does a nice job of painting Tudor England as a backdrop for this story of intrigue. I wasn't too sure if the ending was plausible, but it did have the virtue of providing the protagonist with the depth of character to make a difficult decision. The author also never makes the mistake of explaining archaic terms in the story, which would destroy the feel of authenticity that he does so well. I did wish he had provided info in his author's note about what the heck a "Clarenceaux King at Arms" was. That is one thing I would have liked to have explained, after the fact at least.