“History as it should have been, Henry Tudor Must Die delivers the delicious revenge we’ve been craving for centuries.”
—Kirsten Miller, author of The Change and The Women of Wild Hill
In this feminist, witchy fantasy, journalist and author Jillian Laine reimagines the tale of Henry the VIII, weaving together historical facts, magic, a secret society, and the power of vengeful women.
Her story begins with one queen living in exile. Another headed for the gallows. Both are hungry for revenge. Anne Boleyn is going to die, and neither her cleverness nor her witchery can save her. So when her late rival, Catalina de Aragón, miraculously appears in her cell at the Tower of London on the eve of her execution, very much alive and offering a daring escape plan, no one is more surprised than Anne.
Lina doesn’t have Anne’s magic—but she has just as much hate for England’s wretched king. Severed from her daughter and stripped of all her influence, Lina breathes only for the Hellebore Sisterhood, a clandestine and powerful society with a vested interest in keeping both queens alive… and using their particular skills to advance womankind.
Anne and Lina’s old rivalries pale in comparison to a common enemy. And they’re not alone. Anna von Kleve, Kat Howard, and even Catherine Parr all have their own bones to pick with the king. One by one, they capture their pawns, infiltrating the court and eliminating the men who plotted against them. Always inching closer to their true target… and they want his head.
Jillian Laine will be joined in conversation with Traverse City Ticker’s head writer, Beth Milligan. Laine is an author, journalist, and editor. She has written multiple children’s books and has worked as an acquisitions editor, book festival director, and literary award judge. Henry Tudor Must Die is her first novel. She and her husband live with their pride of cats in Traverse City.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with live music, and the conversation begins at 7 p.m. This event includes a Q&A session and an author signing immediately following in the lobby.
Please note: This event takes place at Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center, not the City Opera House. No additional venue transaction fees apply.
Individual Tickets
Ticket + Book: $40
Admits one person to the live event and includes one signed hardcover edition of Henry Tudor Must Die by Jillian Laine (retail value $30). Signed books are only available at the live event.
Ticket Package
2 Tickets + Book: $55
Admits two people to the live event and includes one signed hardcover edition of Henry Tudor Must Die by Jillian Laine (retail value $30). Signed books are only available at the live event.
Virtual Tickets
Can’t make it to Milliken Auditorium? Enjoy the event live or on-demand from home!
Each Virtual Ticket includes access to a private YouTube link beginning at 6:50 p.m. Virtual attendees may participate in the Q&A via moderated chat.
You may also purchase the featured book for an additional fee. Horizon Books will ship anywhere in the continental U.S., with shipping costs applied at checkout. Signed books are not available for virtual ticket holders.
Student/Educator Tickets: $12
With a valid school ID. Admits one person to the live event. Book not included.
Pay What You Can
We believe great books and inspiring conversations should be available to everyone. Thanks to our generous donors, you can use the code BookChampion (one word) at checkout for a complimentary book, based on the honor system.
Group Tickets
For discounted rates on groups of 20 or more, please contact: hanna@nwstc.org
About Our Book Sales
Each ticket includes a copy of the author’s latest book—often ahead of its official release date. Your purchase supports our local bookseller, Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City.
National Writers Series book prices are always 20% below retail, so you’re getting a great value. Already own the book? Give it as a gift or donate it back to NWS to support libraries and young writers in Northern Michigan. Please email Hanna at [email protected] if you’d like to donate your book.
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Beth Milligan is the head writer for the Traverse City Ticker and has served in marketing, PR, and board roles for numerous community organizations. She is the co-host of Currently with Christal Frost, a weekly podcast featuring local journalists discussing the region’s top news stories.
