Patricia Bernstein

A Noble Cunning

The Countess and the Tower

About the Book

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England – 1716

A PRISONER IN THE TOWER OF LONDON WILL SOON BE EXECUTED

“The snow still blew hard and the drifts gathered and shifted so that I was in terror of missing the road…”

Bethan Glentaggart is so desperate to save the life of her husband Gavin that she is traveling alone from Scotland to London through the worst snowstorm in recent memory. Gavin languishes in a Tower of London cell while the date of his beheading rapidly approaches. He is to die for joining the rebellion against the new German king. A Catholic in viciously anti-Catholic England, Bethan has only her wits and her devoted women friends to support her against the power of a cruel government. But who has ever escaped the Tower of London? Can she possibly succeed?

A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower is based on the true story of Winifred Maxwell, Countess of Nithsdale, who made up her mind that, despite all the forces arrayed against her, nothing would stop her from saving her husband from the executioner’s axe.

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” A gripping story…riveting read…hard to put down.”
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“Thinking outside the box…”
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“Suspenseful.  Gripping.”
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“…utterly exquisite.” Five star review
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“…speaks reverently about resistance at the most individual level.”
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“…determination and vulnerability won me over.”
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“…a rousing tale…hard to put down.”
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“…high stakes suspense grounded in true history.”
Bookworlder

Engaging…Immersive…Difficult to put down.”
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“A must read…”
Book Reviews by Smitha

“Vivid account…should inspire Sisterhood.”
Book Reporter

“…Bernstein has crafted an engaging historical novel.”
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“Rich…fascinating read.”
Beth’s Book-Nook Blog

“Beautifully written… A Perfect 10”
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“Riveting read…Five stars”
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“Fascinating historical read…”
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“…story pulls me in quickly…”
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“Based on a fabulous little-known story.”
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“…gifted storytelling.”
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ENDORSEMENTS

  • Leslie Carroll, author of Notorious Royal Marriages

  • Karen Brooks, International Best-selling Author of The Good Wife of Bath and The Locksmith’s Daughter

  • Gillian Bagwell, author of The September Queen

  • Sister Jane Meyer, OP., Former Head, St. Agnes Academy, Houston all-girl secondary school
  • Kathleen Kent, NY Times Bestselling author of The Heretic’s Daughter  

  • David Blixt, author of What Girls Are Good For and Her Majesty’s Will

The Details

Published: March 7, 2023
Publisher: History Through Fiction
Formats: EbookPaperbackHardcover

Genres & Tropes
Historical Fiction, Inspired by a True Story, Jacobite Rebellion, Scotland, Scottish History, England