Key title A thrilling account of treachery, loyalty and martyrdom in Elizabethan England from an exceptional new writer. Brilliant debut from a brilliant new writer of history -- Alice Hogge's book uncovers a forgotten strand of our history and is accessible, character-driven, gripping. Tells the story of Britain caught in religious extremism, of torture, betrayal. It tells the story of men with immense courage and faith, facing grisly martyrdom every day. Based on original research, this is the first time the story of the Jesuit mission in Britain has been told in this way. 2005 is the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot. Guaranteed blanket review and feature coverage across a broad media. BBC Timewatch drama-documentary series presented by Alice Hogge to be screened primetime for Gunpowder Plot anniversary in November. Alice Hogge is a former RSC actress. Competition: David Starkey; Antonia Fraser
Alice Hogge was educated at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. She lives in London. This is her first book.
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