The Last of Days

King Henry VIII, once a fearsome figure of power, lies upon his deathbed diminished by sickness and haunted by ghosts from his past. Only Will Somers, long-serving jester and confidant, sees all. While Henry is confined to his chamber, Will begins a journal that will document his King's turbulent last days.

The country is fraught with tension. And with the King's son and heir just nine years old, there are many power-hungry councillors who will stop at nothing to better themselves. Now as the King's health fails, rebellion threatens amidst widespread rumours of plots against him. With few allies remaining, will Henry himself become the final victim of his reckless, bloody reign?

Master historian Paul Doherty weaves his magic in an epic tale of murderous schemes and a blood-smattered political order.

“Historically informative, excellently plotted and, as ever, superbly entertaining”

Praise for Paul Doherty and his other novels: 'Resurrectionist magic New York Times
The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters Time Out
I really like these medieval whodunnits Bookseller
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This rich tale ... seeps authenticity and is written with wonderfully efficient style. A gem of an historical thriller Huddersfield Daily Examiner
The maestro of medieval mystery Books Magazine
Doherty dazzles with his story-telling Nottingham Evening Post

Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough. He studied History at Liverpool and Oxford Universities and obtained a doctorate for his thesis on Edward II and Queen Isabella. He is now headmaster of a school in north-east London and lives with his family in Essex.

King Henry VIII, once a fearsome figure of power, lies upon his deathbed diminished by sickness and haunted by ghosts from his past. Only Will Somers, long-serving jester and confidant, sees all. While Henry is confined to his chamber, Will begins a journal that will document his King's turbulent last days.The country is fraught with tension. And with the King's son and heir just nine years old, there are many power-hungry councillors who will stop at nothing to better themselves. Now as the King's health fails, rebellion threatens amidst widespread rumours of plots against him. With few allies remaining, will Henry himself become the final victim of his reckless, bloody reign? Master historian Paul Doherty weaves his magic in an epic tale of murderous schemes and a blood-smattered political order.

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