Review: The King's Witch by Tracy Borman

The King's Witch by Tracy Borman (July 3, 2018 / Atlantic Monthly Press)

**Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I received no additional compensation**

Goodreads Summary:
In March of 1603, as she helps to nurse the dying Queen Elizabeth of England, Frances Gorges dreams of her parents’ country estate, where she has learned to use flowers and herbs to become a much-loved healer. She is happy to stay at home when King James of Scotland succeeds to the throne. His court may be shockingly decadent, but his intolerant Puritanism sees witchcraft in many of the old customs—punishable by death...But when her ambitious uncle forcibly brings Frances to the royal palace, she is a ready target for the twisted scheming of the Privy Seal, Lord Cecil. As a dark campaign to destroy both King and Parliament gathers pace, culminating in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, Frances is surrounded by danger, finding happiness only with the King’s precocious young daughter, and with Tom Wintour, the one courtier she feels she can trust. But is he all that he seems?

My Review:
I loved escaping to the castles and kingdoms of this historical novel. I was drawn in to the story by Frances' use of herbs to assist those in need. I did wish there was more of that content as the story progressed, but the 2nd half of the book is much more focused on the plot to assassinate the King and all the court players. However, this is the first book in a trilogy and I am hoping the second and third books will focus more on Frances' talents (I mean the trilogy is name after her!).

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