Sweet Briar alumna W. J. Small ’83 brings the Tudor era vividly to life in A Shaft of Light, the thrilling final installment of the Will Patten Thrillers.
England, 1536. With Anne Boleyn executed and rebellion stirring across the north, former spy Will Patten flees London seeking safety — only to become entangled in the Pilgrimage of Grace, one of the greatest uprisings of Henry VIII’s reign.
As monasteries fall and loyalties fracture, Will must navigate political betrayal, family loss, and the deadly ambitions of Thomas Cromwell. Imprisoned in the Tower of London, he faces an impossible choice: betray others to save himself, or sacrifice everything for the future of England.
✨ Rich Tudor history
✨ Political intrigue & espionage
✨ A powerful story of courage, faith, and survival
✨ Written by Sweet Briar alumna W. J. Small ’83
Perfect for readers who love historical suspense and immersive Tudor drama.
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