In A Treacherous Court

Shadows Over the Crown

In the opulent splendour of 16th-century London, “In A Treacherous Court” unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and forbidden passion. Lady Marianne Ashcroft arrives at the Tudor court with dreams of securing her family’s future through a prestigious marriage alliance. Yet the very halls she once believed to be her path to honor are rife with deception: spies disguise themselves as confidantes, rival nobles plot in candlelit corridors, and every whispered secret carries the weight of life and death. Michelle Diener immerses readers in a world where loyalty is a luxury few can afford.

Web of Betrayal

When Marianne uncovers evidence of a clandestine plot to overthrow the queen, she finds herself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Tasked with delivering a coded message to the exiled Duke of Pembroke, she must rely on the dangerous charms of Sir Tristan Hallam—an enigmatic swordsman whose allegiance remains as uncertain as the shifting sands of court favor. As they navigate treacherous river crossings and moonlit forest hideaways, Marianne grapples with her growing attraction to Tristan even as she questions whether he serves the crown… or his own ambition.

Hearts in Peril

Amid clashes of steel and clandestine midnight rendezvous, Marianne’s resolve is tested by the stark choice between duty and desire. Faced with betrayal from the very people she once trusted, she must summon the courage to confront her adversaries in the grand council chamber. With the queen’s fate hanging in the balance, Marianne and Tristan form an uneasy alliance—one that could unite the realm or shatter it forever. As trumpet calls echo across the palace courtyard, the true measure of loyalty is revealed.

Destiny’s Reckoning

“In A Treacherous Court” is an electrifying tale of power, passion, and sacrifice, where every turn of the wheel of fortune demands both bravery and guile. Michelle Diener’s richly drawn characters and sweeping narrative capture the peril and poignancy of a world on the brink of revolution. Author’s description.