Mistress of Mourning

Set against the backdrop of 1501, this novel by Karen Harper combines history, suspense, and romance as Varina Westcott, a talented candle maker, is recruited for secret royal tasks involving wax figures of the royal family and their past. When the death of the heir to the throne prompts a dangerous investigation, Varina and her assistant Nicholas uncover unsettling clues that threaten to unravel the Tudor dynasty. The story explores political intrigue and hidden secrets during a tumultuous period in English history.