The Unicorn Summer

A Tudor Novel of Love, Survival and Revenge

Forced to flee the only life she has ever known, Joanna Pengerran escapes her murderous stepfather and seeks refuge among England's travelling tinkers. To survive, she disguises herself as a young man, concealing her true identity while secretly plotting revenge against the man who stole her family, her inheritance and her future.

Living among society's outcasts and forgotten communities, Joanna learns that survival demands courage, deception and sacrifice. Every day risks exposing her secret, yet every hardship strengthens her determination to reclaim the life that was stolen from her.

When Joanna's path crosses that of Angel, a mysterious young man burdened by prejudice, superstition and secrets of his own, the lives of both are changed forever. Together they are drawn into a dangerous journey through the hidden world of Tudor England, where loyalty is fragile, justice comes at a price, and love may prove the greatest risk of all.

Rich in authentic historical detail and vividly evoking a forgotten side of sixteenth-century England beyond the Tudor court, The Unicorn Summer is an unforgettable story of hidden identity, courage, love, survival, revenge and redemption from Georgette Heyer Historical Novel Prize-winning author Rhona Martin.

Beautifully researched, emotionally compelling and filled with memorable characters, The Unicorn Summer brings the forgotten lives of Tudor England vividly to life through one extraordinary woman's fight for justice, identity and hope.