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In his latest novel, award-winning author Alan Reynolds dives deep into the sixteenth century, unravelling the thrilling tale of Alice Tankerville, the last woman to escape from the Tower of London. This gripping thriller, grounded in meticulous research, whisks readers away to the heart of 1530s London, immersing them in the sights, sounds – and pungent smells of Tudor England.While numerous articles have chronicled the tale of Alice Tankerville and her resourceful accomplice John Wolfe, historical records often present conflicting accounts. In a masterful blend of fact and fiction, Alan Reynolds crafts a narrative pulsating with key elements of their saga, capturing the tumultuous era of Henry VIII’s reign with striking accuracy and vivid realism. ‘A compelling mix of politics, conspir
