“I liked this novel intensely. A gripping read.”
-Philippa Gregory, bestelling author of The Other Boleyn Girl
Today’s Free Fridays selection is Sacred Treason, a fast-paced historical thriller by James Forrester—the first in a fascinating Elizabethan trilogy.
Forrester is the pen name of historian Dr. Ian Mortimer, and the author’s scholarship comes through in every richly-evocative scene. In 1563, Queen Elizabeth’s England is a dangerous place for Catholics, and although William Harley has risen within the royal ranks his life could be at stake if his allegiances are revealed.
When a friend convinces William to help him hide a heretical manuscript—one that holds secrets that could topple the crown and involves the Knights of the Round Table—the danger becomes extreme. The conspiracy surrounding the manuscript leads William down a dark path—to places that he never knew existed.
The next adventure in this spellbinding series, The Roots of Betrayal, is available now on NOOK.
Free Fridays Recommends
Each week, we ask our featured author to recommend a book or author that you may want to check out. Since authors are such passionate readers themselves, we thought you might like to find out what they love to read, too! Here’s what James recommends:
Elizabeth Chadwick’s A Place Beyond Courage tells the fictional story of John Marshal, father of the 'greatest knight' of the medieval period: William Marshal. The author is thorough in her research, taking real events and spinning them into a fantastic tale but introducing a number of surprises. A Place Beyond Courage is a delicious slice of historical fiction - enriched with the sort of intrigue that makes the medieval period so fascinating.
Happy Friday!
Here are some top-rated Nook freebies for today. (All of these are 4+ rated):
Fantasy 4.5 Stars/180 Reviews: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-world-daniell
Horror 4.3 Stars/17 Reviews: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/split-brain-jameso
Mystery/Thriller 4.1 Stars/37 Reviews: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/father-stone-brend
Romance 4.3 Stars/23 Reviews: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/setting-the-standa
Teen/Young Adult Fantasy 4.3 Stars/89 Reviews: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ignite-kaitlyn-dav
Hope you find a great weekend read! 
Lorie @ www.eReaderPerks.com (Free Nook Books in 19 Genres)
dhaupt
- edited
Thanks B&N and Jeremy this looks delicious.
I love thrillers and I love historical fiction so wow what could be better
I hope everyone had a great Valentine's day yesterday and have a great weekend
It's also been suggested for the March Nook feature- if you're interested voice your opinion- http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Fiction-Gen
Thanks TarHeelGirl
