Blessop's Wife

He's a spy for the king. She's a fighter who barely survived an abusive relationship. Can they try their hand at love while uncovering one of England's biggest conspiracies?

England, 1483. The Wars of the Roses linger on. Andrew Cobham has no choice but to lead a secretive life. It comes with the territory of being a personal spy for the king’s brother. But when the king dies suddenly, Andrew wonders if he's been kept out of the biggest secret of all. As England copes with the fallout and reaches the brink of war, he never expected an alluring woman to become his most important ally.

As a young orphan, Tyballis married her abusive neighbor out of necessity, leading to years of painful matrimony. After fleeing his cruelty, she finds herself drawn to Andrew's mission and his seeming kindness. But after having her trust violated so many times before, how can she possibly open up her heart to a spy?

After Andrew forges an uneasy alliance with a motley network of informers and thieves, he's enchanted by Tyballis's desire to bring peace to England's shores. While the fight for the throne rages on, can Andrew and Tyballis protect the country and give each other a second chance at love?

Blessop's Wife is a standalone historical romantic suspense novel. If you like complex heroes, realistic settings, and relationships in the midst of political intrigue, then you'll love Barbara Gaskell Denvil's mysterious masterpiece.