The Secret Hamlet - Book 2

Literature & Fiction

synopsis

Synopsis

WINNER
Fantasy Historical Fiction
-American Fiction Awards

Can the Hamlet of Harmonie Remain Hidden?

It’s the 11th century and Nichol with an infant daughter must escape Paris with her extended family. In Book 2 of the Harmonie series, The Secret Hamlet, the power of Nichol is turned loose. At her side is Shadow, her wolf-dog. In the bitter winter, she has become the target of the ruthless priest Loupe and her evil brother Fredric, both in pursuit of her and her daughter, Lucette.

With her expanding vision and skills coupled with the guidance of the Lady, Nichol leads her family, and those in need, to the creation and development of Harmonie. Hidden within the Kingdom of Normandy, Harmonie abuts No Name, another hidden hamlet.

Will the jeweled dagger stay in the hands of the rightful owner?
Will Nichol’s friendship with the new Queen of England benefit both?
Will the alliance with the Duke of Normandy protect the Harmonites?
Will more secrets be revealed by Nichol, Robert, Ezra, Helene, and Timo?

And … will the alliances last? Will the Lady stay by Nichol’s side?

The Secret Hamlet is Book 2 in the Harmonie series.

bio

Author Biography

DR JUDITH BRILES is a book publishing and book marketing expert. She is THE BOOK SHEPHERD. Her 48 books have been translated to 17 languages; sold a combined 1,000,000 in copies and generated in excess of $5,000,000 in revenues from combined book sales and speaking fees. Judith knows publishing inside and out from both the traditional and independent sides. Attend her 2-day Unplugged events-Speaking, Book Publishing & Book Marketing. As an advocate for authors within her blogs, podcasts and speaking engagements--she's the author advocate you want.

website

Author Insight

Mixing with the Masses

Nichol strenthens her friendship with Emma, the soon to be Queen of England, taking her into a tavern to teach her the art of mingling with the masses--listening to the people...a lesson that will stay with Emma when she marries and become queen within a year. The two young women create the foundation of a life long friendship.

Book Excerpt

The Secret Hamlet - Book 2

Emma, knowing little of the lives of those outside the castle, began listening intently to the conversations around the fireplace. Nichol nudged her and whispered, “They want to hear from you. Say something that pleases them.”

Just then, the owner brought them more food and ale. Emma pulled off a piece of bread and told the owner to get food and ale to share with all seated around the fire with them.

Emma looked at the patrons. Seated close by was a young man clad in tattered clothes.

“What work do you do in Rouen?”

“Lady Emma, I am a baker, and I made the bread we are eating. Thank you for the ale. I must return to my duties. I have loaves to take to your castle.” He stood, bowed, and left.

Buy

	Amazon
	Barnes&Noble

Share
Follow Unfollow
Comment
x
Comment on this Bubble

Your comment and a link to this bubble will also appear in your Facebook feed.

Dr Judith Briles

The Secret Hamlet - Book 2

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

Mixing with the Masses

Book Excerpt

The Secret Hamlet - Book 2

Comment on this Bubble