About the book
Orphaned at age eight, Lady Cecily Burkhart becomes the ward of Harold Pierce, Earl of Sumerton. The charming Lord Hal and his wife, Lady Grace, immediately welcome sweet-natured Cecily as one of their own. With Brey, their young son, Cecily develops an easy, playful friendship. But their intensely devout daughter, Mirabella, is consumed by her religious vocation--and by her devotion to Father Alec Cahill, the family priest and tutor.
With Father Alec as her closest confidant, Cecily begins to glimpse the painful secrets at the heart of the Pierce family. When tragedy strikes at home, and Henry VIII's obsession with Anne Boleyn leads to violent upheaval across England, Mirabella is robbed of her calling and the future Cecily dreamed of is ripped away in turn. As Cecily struggles to hold together the fractured household, she and Alec also grapple with a dangerous mutual attraction. Plagued with jealousy, Mirabella unleashes a tumultuous chain of events that threatens to destroy everyone around her. For with treachery and suspicion rampant, desire has the power to shatter a family--and tear a kingdom apart. . .
\"A story of love and redemption, beautifully told.\" --Christy English, author of To Be Queen
Praise for Secrets of the Tudor Court
\"A beautifully written story with wonderful attention to detail. I loved the book.\" --Diane Haeger, author of The Queen's Mistake
\"Throbs with intensity as it lays bare the secret delights of Tudor court life and the sudden, lethal terrors. A tale of innocence and ruthless ambition locked in a love-hate embrace.\" --Barbara Kyle, author of The King's Daughter
Editions of The Sumerton Women
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780758271372
- EBook
- ISBN 9780758279811
Read an Excerpt
Orphaned at age eight, Lady Cecily Burkhart becomes the ward of Harold Pierce, Earl of Sumerton. The charming Lord Hal and his wife, Lady Grace, immediately welcome sweet-natured Cecily as one of their own. With Brey, their young son, Cecily develops an easy, playful friendship. But their intensely devout daughter, Mirabella, is consumed by her religious vocation--and by her devotion to Father Alec Cahill, the family priest and tutor.
With Father Alec as her closest confidant, Cecily begins to glimpse the painful secrets at the heart of the Pierce family. When tragedy strikes at home, and Henry VIII's obsession with Anne Boleyn leads to violent upheaval across England, Mirabella is robbed of her calling and the future Cecily dreamed of is ripped away in turn. As Cecily struggles to hold together the fractured household, she and Alec also grapple with a dangerous mutual attraction. Plagued with jealousy, Mirabella unleashes a tumultuous chain of events that threatens to destroy everyone around her. For with treachery and suspicion rampant, desire has the power to shatter a family--and tear a kingdom apart. . .
\"A story of love and redemption, beautifully told.\" --Christy English, author of To Be Queen
Praise for Secrets of the Tudor Court
\"A beautifully written story with wonderful attention to detail. I loved the book.\" --Diane Haeger, author of The Queen's Mistake
\"Throbs with intensity as it lays bare the secret delights of Tudor court life and the sudden, lethal terrors. A tale of innocence and ruthless ambition locked in a love-hate embrace.\" --Barbara Kyle, author of The King's Daughter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sumerton Women about?
Orphaned at age eight, Lady Cecily Burkhart becomes the ward of Harold Pierce, Earl of Sumerton. The charming Lord Hal and his wife, Lady Grace, immediately welcome sweet-natured Cecily as one of their own. With Brey, their young son, Cecily develops an easy, playful friendship. But their intensely devout daughter, Mirabella, is consumed by her religious vocation--and by her devotion to Father Alec Cahill, the family priest and tutor.
With Father Alec as her closest confidant, Cecily begins to glimpse the painful secrets at the heart of the Pierce family. When tragedy strikes at home, and Henry VIII's obsession with Anne Boleyn leads to violent upheaval across England, Mirabella is robbed of her calling and the future Cecily dreamed of is ripped away in turn. As Cecily struggles to hold together the fractured household, she and Alec also grapple with a dangerous mutual attraction. Plagued with jealousy, Mirabella unleashes a tumultuous chain of events that threatens to destroy everyone around her. For with treachery and suspicion rampant, desire has the power to shatter a family--and tear a kingdom apart. . .
\"A story of love and redemption, beautifully told.\" --Christy English, author of To Be Queen
Praise for Secrets of the Tudor Court
\"A beautifully written story with wonderful attention to detail. I loved the book.\" --Diane Haeger, author of The Queen's Mistake
\"Throbs with intensity as it lays bare the secret delights of Tudor court life and the sudden, lethal terrors. A tale of innocence and ruthless ambition locked in a love-hate embrace.\" --Barbara Kyle, author of The King's Daughter
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Sumerton Women?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Sumerton Women?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780758271372
How long is The Sumerton Women and how many pages does it have?
The Sumerton Women has 368 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Sumerton Women?
D.L. Bogdan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Sumerton Women is available as paperback(ISBN 9780758271372) and ebook(ISBN 9780758279811)
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