Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon: The Cannon Conspiracy

Murder. Treason. Conspiracy. In his first year as king, assassins steal cannons Henry VIII ordered from Italy’s finest armory and behead those guarding them. Is one of England’s feuding families determined to reignite the War of the Roses, or does the young king have new enemies?Caught in the middle between a lustful King Henry, his jealous Queen Katherine and the unknown conspirators is the winsome Nicola Machiavelli, who delivered the cannons. The King pursues her for sex and threatens her with death. The Queen, seeking to protect everyone, asks her to investigate. Nicola will explore coastal castles and witness the splendor of Tudor Christmas traditions to expose crimes that threaten Henry’s crown.