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Betrayal: Historical Stories by [Judith Arnopp, Cryssa Bazos, Anna Belfrage, Derek Birks, Helen Hollick, Amy Maroney, Alison Morton, Charlene Newcomb, Tony Riches, Mercedes Rochelle, Annie Whitehead, Elizabeth St.John]

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"Loyalty breaks as easily as a silken thread."

Misplaced trust, power hunger, emotional blackmail, and greed haunt twelve characters from post-Roman Britain to the present day. And betrayal by family, lover, comrade can be even more devastating.

Read twelve tales by twelve accomplished writers who explore these historical yet timeless challenges.

AD455—Roman leader Ambrosius is caught in a whirlpool of shifting allegiances
AD940—Alyeva and cleric Dunstan navigate the dangers of the Anglo Saxon court
1185—Knight Stephan fights for comradeship, duty, and honour. But what about love?
1330—The powerful Edmund of Kent enters a tangled web of intrigue
1403—Thomas Percy must decide whether to betray his sovereign or his family
1457—Estelle is invited to the King of Cyprus’s court, but deception awaits
1483—Has Elysabeth made the right decision to bring Prince Edward to London?
1484—Margaret Beaufort contemplates the path to treason
1577—Francis Drake contends with disloyalty at sea
1650—Can James Hart, Royalist highwayman, stop a nemesis destroying his friend?
1718—Pirate Annie Bonny, her lover Calico Jack, and a pirate hunter. Who will win?
1849/present—Carina must discover her ancestor’s betrayer in Italy or face ruin.

“I read this anthology from start to finish in a matter of days…. Each story is gripping.”– Discovering Diamonds Reviews

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November 13, 2020
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"...a wonderful anthology of 12 short stories exploring the concept of betrayal, either of country, family or lovers... The remarkable diversity of the stories make this anthology a gripping read." --Sharon Bennett Connolly of History the Interesting Bits
"Every snippet of a story was a smash hit, but collectively as a whole, this anthology was a triumph. To take twelve different tales that don't have much in common and to join them in a common theme, such as betrayal, is extraordinary." --Adventures of a Tudor Nerd

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ASIN : B08NGJXM6L
Publisher : Historical Fictioneers (November 13, 2020)
Publication date : November 13, 2020
Language : English
File size : 931 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
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Print length : 436 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #4,513 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1 in British Literature Anthologies
- #4 in British Short Stories
- #4 in Historical Biographical Fiction

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Historical short stories

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020

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I really enjoyed this anthology of historical short stories focused on betrayal. It provided a delicious amount of suspense knowing there is a betrayal in the works somewhere, and trying to guess who is the betrayer, who the victim, and where, what, and how it will happen. Some of the forwards gave a pretty good hint, but some left you guessing. Needless to say, there is plenty of back-stabbing, twists, turns, and surprises. Sometimes the hero or heroine thinks they are doing the right thing only to find out they have played right into someone else's schemes. Friends betray friends, lovers betray lovers, family members betray parents, children, brothers, nephews, siblings. etc. No one is immune. The historical aspect provided a fantastic backdrop. The political machinations of men (and sometimes women) scrabbling for power, money, influence, or a crown made my head spin. I am so glad not to have lived in that time. I was particularly fascinated by the way loyalties changed, and how losing didn't necessarily mean death, and the way changing power structures could mean allies today were enemies tomorrow, then allies again the next day. The stories themselves were intriguing snapshots, some were poignant, some were sad. Not really any HEAs. The narrator of each story usually ends up getting the short end of things. I loved the characters and how sometimes fate didn't give them much choice in their decisions. Many of the stories made me want to look for the author's related books to learn more.

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Historical fans, rejoice! Meet 12 authors you will love!

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020

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Betrayal runs rampant at all levels of society, but most significantly among royalty and politicians. "Trust no one" (among the characters presented) as you read this book!

I am a long-time fan of Alison Morton's ROMA NOVA mystery / thrillers, set in a fictional "modern Rome," so it's not surprising that her story is my favorite in this anthology. However, the 11 other stories introduced me to some "new" authors (new to me) that I will now want to explore.

ENJOY this excellent collection of novellas exploring the theme of "betrayal" and don't forget to write a review!

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Duplicity on the menu here

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020

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How many ways are there to double-cross someone? This collection of short stories from a dozen historical novelists covers more than a few of them. Of course, there are one or two pirates involved, more than a few competitors for thrones, loves won and lost, and the impetuous making careless choices. Life lessons from these stories include: keep your plans quiet, think carefully before you act, and choose your friends wisely.

Fans of historical fiction will find that every one of these stories is a well-told window to a different era, some with historical figures, others with fictional characters. I enjoyed them all tremendously, but one that filled out my knowledge of English history was Anna Belfrage's story of Edmund, the son of Edward I, who was the Earl of Kent. His betrayal and execution would have been momentous at the time, although he's just a footnote in the history books now.

I could go on, but suffice it to say that every one of these stories is well worth reading.

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Karen Heenan

A tasting menu of great writers

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020

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If I have one complaint about Betrayal, it would be the brevity of its chapters. I know they are individual short stories - or parts of longer works - but they were intriguing and left me wanting more.

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Inge H. Borg

No Betrayal to the Reader Here

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021

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The title of this multi-author anthology should have prepared me as I found myself with “Oh, please, no!” at the end of each chapter; my investment in the main characters was that deep, the storytellers are that good.
I enjoyed the almost lyrical cadence of these historical fiction stories where language and settings are so appropriate to the chosen era; something only achieved through painstaking research and love of subject. Despite each story’s brevity, the authors skillfully transport the reader into their fictional realm where, alas, murder, mayhem and Betrayal reign.
Kudos to all.
So, why “only” four stars? Four is excellent for an anthology.
I highly recommend you now check out these twelve five-star authors and their works.

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Terry Tyler

4.5* A Journey Through Time

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020

This is a fine collection—it is rare to find an anthology by many authors without a weak moment here and there, but this is such. The stories follow on through time, chronologically, starting with Death At Feet of Venus, set in Roman times, by Derek Birks, and ending with a modern day story featuring alternative history, The Idealist by Alison Morton.

The stories you like best will depend on your preferences for writing style and the periods that interest you most; my favourites were House Arrest by Judith Arnopp, about Margaret Beaufort, who is one of my historical heroes—I highly recommend Ms Arnopp's series about her, incidentally—and Love to Hatred Turn'd by Annie Whitehead, set in the 10th century; Ms Whitehead has that knack of making you feel as though you are sitting within the king's great hall in the kingdom of Wessex, as you are reading. I also very much liked All Those Tangled Webs by Anna Belfrage, which covers the time in 1330 just after Edward II had died, and Road to The Tower by Elizabeth St. John, about the lead up to the imprisonment of Princes Edward and Richard, who famously disappeared from the Tower of London.

I bow with respect to all involved. Highly recommended.

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