A Wider World (The Tudor Court)

Facing execution, a man’s only weapon is the truth. Robin Lewis returns to England after five years in exile, only to be arrested and condemned as a heretic by the ailing Queen Mary. With the shadow of the Tower of London looming, he makes a desperate gamble: to share his life story with his captor, hoping to find mercy before his time runs out. As he tells his tale, we journey with Robin through the tumultuous reigns of three Tudor monarchs from the turbulent final years of Henry VIII, where the Reformation cracks the foundation of the English church, though continued reform under Edward VI’s brief reign, to the brutal policies of Queen Mary, where religious persecution reaches its peak. Robin’s life unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, religious upheaval, and poignant personal struggles as he transforms from a devout young man raised in the monasteries to a disillusioned skeptic, questioning his faith and his place in the world. With each chapter, the clock ticks closer to Robin’s execution. Will his captor be swayed by his story? Will the young Queen Elizabeth arrive in time to grant him clemency? Or will Robin become another victim of the religious turmoil that engulfs England? More than a historical novel, A Wider World is a testament to the ability of storytelling to enrich – and sometimes save – lives, as well as a thought-provoking exploration of faith, doubt, and the power of forgiveness. Start reading today and discover if Robin’s story will be his last confession or the first step on his path to redemption.