Kate Tudor''s marriage to billionaire Hank Tudor continues to fray when his ex-wife resurfaces in the wake of their daughter’s kidnapping, in the latest novel in this genre-defying crime series.
Eight years ago, Nan Tudor escaped her husband, billionaire businessman Hank Tudor, afraid for her life and leaving a dead body behind—but in doing so, she abandoned her three-year-old daughter, Lizzie. Still wracked with guilt for that decision, she is living a quiet life as a restaurant cook in France with her son when she receives a mysterious text: ‘We have your daughter.’
Lured back to the scene of the crime on Martha’s Vineyard by a threat against Lizzie’s life, Nan believes the kidnapper is exacting revenge against her, stopping at nothing to do so—and discovers that she and her daughter may not be the only targets. Kate Parker—Hank’s sixth and latest wife—is also on the island and drawn into the kidnapper’s elaborate web of retaliation.
Keeping their alliance secret from Hank, Hank’s fixer Thomas Cromwell, investigator Steve Gardiner, and reporter Tom Seymour, the two women find themselves in a race against time to rescue Lizzie—and to make sure they both stay alive.
Genre: Mystery
Eight years ago, Nan Tudor escaped her husband, billionaire businessman Hank Tudor, afraid for her life and leaving a dead body behind—but in doing so, she abandoned her three-year-old daughter, Lizzie. Still wracked with guilt for that decision, she is living a quiet life as a restaurant cook in France with her son when she receives a mysterious text: ‘We have your daughter.’
Lured back to the scene of the crime on Martha’s Vineyard by a threat against Lizzie’s life, Nan believes the kidnapper is exacting revenge against her, stopping at nothing to do so—and discovers that she and her daughter may not be the only targets. Kate Parker—Hank’s sixth and latest wife—is also on the island and drawn into the kidnapper’s elaborate web of retaliation.
Keeping their alliance secret from Hank, Hank’s fixer Thomas Cromwell, investigator Steve Gardiner, and reporter Tom Seymour, the two women find themselves in a race against time to rescue Lizzie—and to make sure they both stay alive.
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Karen E. Olson combines the breathless pacing of a modern thriller with the tangled legacies of Tudor women. A Defiant Woman is addictive, razor-sharp, and surprisingly moving." - Danielle Arceneaux
"Sharp, sophisticated, utterly superb. Olson's clever Tudor series will keep you turning the pages long into the night." - J T Ellison
"A truly engaging contemporary take on the Tudor dynasty's irresistible story. It's not only a solid twisty mystery, but this sly tale of marital deceit. manipulation, and murder is witty and clever and completely entertaining. Standing ovation for this ingenious tour de force!" - Hank Phillippi Ryan
"A Defiant Woman starts off with a gasp and keeps the tension tight throughout. Excellent writing and sly nods to the modern resurrection of psychopathic Henry VIII's court make this a fun, one-sitting read." - Sarah Strohmeyer
"Compulsively readable, Olson's new thriller is a clever and gripping retelling of one of history's most obsessively researched topics: Henry VIII and the fall of his six wives. With mystery and murder and finely-threaded nods to the recorded past, A Defiant Woman will compel thriller and historical fans alike. I dare you to read it one sitting!" - Heather Webb
"In this riveting contemporary crime novel inspired by the Tudor era and King Henry VIII's six wives, Olson combines seamless storytelling with a cast of characters for the history books. These wives pull no punches - but defiance has consequences, and not everyone will make it out alive. A Defiant Woman is a deadly delight." - Tessa Wegert
"Sharp, sophisticated, utterly superb. Olson's clever Tudor series will keep you turning the pages long into the night." - J T Ellison
"A truly engaging contemporary take on the Tudor dynasty's irresistible story. It's not only a solid twisty mystery, but this sly tale of marital deceit. manipulation, and murder is witty and clever and completely entertaining. Standing ovation for this ingenious tour de force!" - Hank Phillippi Ryan
"A Defiant Woman starts off with a gasp and keeps the tension tight throughout. Excellent writing and sly nods to the modern resurrection of psychopathic Henry VIII's court make this a fun, one-sitting read." - Sarah Strohmeyer
"Compulsively readable, Olson's new thriller is a clever and gripping retelling of one of history's most obsessively researched topics: Henry VIII and the fall of his six wives. With mystery and murder and finely-threaded nods to the recorded past, A Defiant Woman will compel thriller and historical fans alike. I dare you to read it one sitting!" - Heather Webb
"In this riveting contemporary crime novel inspired by the Tudor era and King Henry VIII's six wives, Olson combines seamless storytelling with a cast of characters for the history books. These wives pull no punches - but defiance has consequences, and not everyone will make it out alive. A Defiant Woman is a deadly delight." - Tessa Wegert
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