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Lady Frances Gorges and her mother served Queen Elizabeth I, not only as members of court but as ladies- in- waiting, providing herbal remedies for the Queen's health ailments. As the Queen lay dying, Frances worries what the future holds and rightfully so, because she has attracted the negative attention of Robert Cecil, the Queen's chief advisor. Cecil is anxious to preserve his power and control in the new regime, the court of James I. King James is a notorious witch-hunter (healers and herbalists included) and anti-papist rooting out those he deems a threat to his rule.

When Frances is ordered to the new court by her uncle, she receives help in an unexpected quarter, the Queen Consort, Anne. Frances must learn to navigate the court, finding that she can't rely on anyone but herself. Enemies and conspirators are everywhere. There is one possible exception, the mysterious Tom Wintour, a lawyer and someone she would like to trust but isn't sure where his allegiances lay.

Tracy Borman's book conveys a sense of how fickle courtiers conspire to achieve their maximum advantage in the new court. The reader is placed in the middle through France's eyes in an atmosphere of constant danger and intrigue. This new king is particularly ruthless, sending perceived enemies to the Tower, or worse much worse. Borman covers the Guy Fawkes plot and Frances' mounting fear and confusion over her she can trust with skill.

Borman's historical fiction novel is woven with sumptuous detail, the effect of which is to immerse the reader in the period. The author chose a real person, in the heroine of Lady Frances Gorges, about whom little is known to allow latitude in telling her story. Some of the characters, namely Frances' sisters make a brief entrance and then disappear. Hopefully, Borman will address their fates in a future book.

Borman writes with authority about the age, without sacrificing the drama for the detail. Her story is straight-forward, well-written and grounded in accurate detail. I highly recommend this book (which is the first in a trilogy) to readers of historical fiction and English history.


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The King Witch Frances Gorges historical trilogy Book I Tracy Borman 9780802127884 Books Reviews

5 stars

Frances Gorges is a young woman of gentle birth who, along with her mother, attended Queen Elizabeth I at the time of her death in 1603. Tending to her with herbs and potions, she made the Queen’s passing a little easier.

King James I (and VI of Scotland), is on his way to London to take over the reins of the country. Interestingly enough, he was the first to be called King of Great Britain. He is noted for his intolerance of those he calls “witches” (and Catholics). So too is the Privy Seal, Lord Cecil. And the new Reverend Pritchard at Frances’ local church first sermon is on the dangers of witchcraft in their very community. Not a very auspicious beginning to say the least.

Frances’ healing talents were fostered by the now deceased Reverend Samuels, whose replacement is Pritchard. Frances has a natural ability and instinct for healing. But, it has now put her into danger from the new King and clergy.

Following the death of the Queen, Frances is able to stay at the family’s country estate, away from the intrigue of the court. But after a year of this bliss, he “uncle” drags her to London and back to court. She is beset by fear and makes friends only rarely. She makes friends with the King’s daughter. She is both a lively and likeable child.

Another person she meets is the real historical figure of Tom Wintour. Those familiar with that era of history will recognize his name as one of the co-conspirators in the infamous Gunpowder Plot. This was an attempt to assassinate King James I by a group of Catholics. Frances is unsure about Tom. As her affection for Tom grows, Frances is not sure if she should trust him altogether or not?

This is a very well written and plotted novel. I’ve read a number of Ms. Borman’s other books, and I believe this is the first time she has turned her hand to an (almost) complete work of fiction. The novel reads linearly, that is to say in a straight line. One event follows another. The characters are likeable and completely believable. The addition of a mild love interest for Frances is a nice addition to the story.

I want to thank NetGalley and Grove Atlantic/Atlantic Monthly Press for forwarding to me a copy of this remarkably well written and enchanting book for me to read and enjoy.
i would not call this a historical novel .
loved the true history and the fiction. I could see the characters clearly and feel their emotions. Glad I happened on this book.
Slow read
Arrived in great condition
I have always enjoyed Tracy Borman's history books and looked forward to reading her first novel. It did not disappoint. Filled with rich historical details, characters that feel as if they live and breath and scenes that one can almost "live in" this book is a winner.

My only complaint is that now I will have to wait to read another book of historical fiction from this talented author
Lady Frances Gorges and her mother served Queen Elizabeth I, not only as members of court but as ladies- in- waiting, providing herbal remedies for the Queen's health ailments. As the Queen lay dying, Frances worries what the future holds and rightfully so, because she has attracted the negative attention of Robert Cecil, the Queen's chief advisor. Cecil is anxious to preserve his power and control in the new regime, the court of James I. King James is a notorious witch-hunter (healers and herbalists included) and anti-papist rooting out those he deems a threat to his rule.

When Frances is ordered to the new court by her uncle, she receives help in an unexpected quarter, the Queen Consort, Anne. Frances must learn to navigate the court, finding that she can't rely on anyone but herself. Enemies and conspirators are everywhere. There is one possible exception, the mysterious Tom Wintour, a lawyer and someone she would like to trust but isn't sure where his allegiances lay.

Tracy Borman's book conveys a sense of how fickle courtiers conspire to achieve their maximum advantage in the new court. The reader is placed in the middle through France's eyes in an atmosphere of constant danger and intrigue. This new king is particularly ruthless, sending perceived enemies to the Tower, or worse much worse. Borman covers the Guy Fawkes plot and Frances' mounting fear and confusion over her she can trust with skill.

Borman's historical fiction novel is woven with sumptuous detail, the effect of which is to immerse the reader in the period. The author chose a real person, in the heroine of Lady Frances Gorges, about whom little is known to allow latitude in telling her story. Some of the characters, namely Frances' sisters make a brief entrance and then disappear. Hopefully, Borman will address their fates in a future book.

Borman writes with authority about the age, without sacrificing the drama for the detail. Her story is straight-forward, well-written and grounded in accurate detail. I highly recommend this book (which is the first in a trilogy) to readers of historical fiction and English history.