The eighth novel in author Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone series of international adventures/political intrigue all wrapped around an historical person, event, or historical relic. Berry transitions his stories from today with US government operative turned book seller Cotton Malone to whatever historical time period his story is based. This novel focuses on a secret of the Tudor times of Henry the VIII and Elizabeth I. From the CIA to British MI 6 to Malone’s own family the action is fast-paced while Berry recounts English history. While a little repetitive it is a good read. 3 ½ stars.

--Reviewed by Stephen

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