Of Blood Descended

In the summer of 1522, as Henry VIII's court prepares to welcome Emperor Charles V, Anthony Blanke, the son of a renowned musician, is summoned by Cardinal Wolsey to perform in a masque celebrating King Arthur. The festive atmosphere darkens when Wolsey's historian is found murdered, compelling Anthony to investigate the crime. He embarks on a tumultuous journey through ancient libraries and London’s back streets, encountering secretive monks and the ambitious Anne Boleyn, all while racing to solve the murder and secure his place in the royal spectacle.