The Godmother's Secret - Out now in Audio Book

The Godmother's Secret is out in audio book now:

And author Elizabeth St John has an extra connection with her characters, beyond the usual relationship that authors have with their 'people'. She explains: 

"Writing about my ancestors has always given me an extra level of immersion when researching the places they knew and loved. Visiting Bolton Castle during the Medieval Music Festival was a highlight of my journey with The Godmother's Secret, and I'll never forget standing in the castle gardens watching a full moon rise over the valley, hearing the music of a hurdy-gurdy and drums drifting from the candlelit windows. I used that experience in several scenes as I wrote the novel, and when I came to narrate it, I stepped into my heroine's life and my words became hers. Reading the audiobook was an amazing experience; as a writer we strive to place ourselves within the words; narration gave me an unexpected deeper connection that I hope listeners will enjoy."

Book Title: The Godmother’s Secret

Author:  Elizabeth St.John

Narrator: Elizabeth St.John

Publication Date: 4th October, 2022 (print)

Publication Date: 27th June, 2023 (audio)

Publisher: Falcon Historical (print)

Publisher: Tantor Media (audio)

Page Length: 361 pages

Audio Length: 11 hours 59 minutes

Genre: Historical Fiction

Availability: EBook, Paperback, Audio Book

SAMPLE AUDIO BOOK

https://tinyurl.com/2lrbp2tv

Praise for The Godmother’s Secret

"An extremely well-written book with depth and complexity to the main characters. The author says she wanted to write a book about family love and tolerance, and a woman's loyalty and courage. She has done so. This is the best book I've read in ages!"

The Ricardian Bulletin, Richard III Society

"The authenticity and historical research displayed within this story is immense and exquisite. Ms. St. John is sure to be a newfound favorite for fans of not only this fractious time in English history, but of all historical fans who adore rich, immersive prose."

Historical Fiction Company 2022 Book of the Year

"A very enjoyable read. The historical veracity is impeccable, and Elysabeth is a likeable, admirable character who faces interesting dilemmas with love and courage."

Historical Novel Society

*****

If you knew the fate of the Princes in the Tower, would you tell? Or forever keep the secret?

May 1483: The Tower of London. When King Edward IV dies and Lady Elysabeth Scrope delivers her young godson, Edward V, into the Tower of London to prepare for his coronation, she is engulfed in political turmoil. Within months, the prince and his brother have disappeared, Richard III is declared king, and Elysabeth’s sister Margaret Beaufort conspires with her son Henry Tudor to invade England and claim the throne.

Desperate to protect her godson, Elysabeth battles the intrigue, betrayal, and power of the last medieval court, defying her Yorkist husband and her Lancastrian sister under her godmother’s sacred oath to keep Prince Edward safe. Bound by blood and rent by honour, Elysabeth is torn between King Richard and Margaret Beaufort, knowing that if her loyalty is questioned, she is in peril of losing everything—including her life.

Were the princes murdered by their uncle, Richard III? Did Margaret Beaufort mastermind their disappearance to usher in the Tudor dynasty? Or did the young boys vanish for their own safety? Of anyone at the royal court, Elysabeth has the most to lose–and the most to gain–by keeping secret the fate of the Princes in the Tower.

Inspired by England’s most enduring historical mystery, Elizabeth St.John blends her family history with known facts and centuries of speculation to create an intriguing story about what happened to the Princes in the Tower.

Buy Links:

AUDIO BOOK: 

https://geni.us/TGSAudible

Available on Kindle Unlimited

Universal Link: https://geni.us/GodmothersSecret

Author Bio:

Elizabeth St.John’s critically acclaimed historical fiction novels tell the stories of her ancestors: extraordinary women whose intriguing kinship with England's kings and queens brings an intimately unique perspective to Medieval, Tudor, and Stuart times.

Inspired by family archives and residences from Lydiard Park to the Tower of London, Elizabeth spends much of her time exploring ancestral portraits, diaries, and lost gardens. And encountering the occasional ghost. But that’s another story.

Living between California, England, and the past, Elizabeth is the International Ambassador for The Friends of Lydiard Park, an English charity dedicated to conserving and enhancing this beautiful centuries-old country house and park. As a curator for The Lydiard Archives, she is constantly looking for an undiscovered treasure to inspire her next novel.

Elizabeth's books include her trilogy, The Lydiard Chronicles, set in 17th Century England during the Civil War, and her newest release, The Godmother's Secret, which explores the medieval mystery of the missing Princes in the Tower of London.

Social Media Links:

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You can read a guest post from Elizabeth St John, where she talks about the story behind the book, HERE