The Tudor Prophecy is a fast-paced and exciting narrative following the trials and adventures of two young women in the turbulent times of the reformation in England. Spanning a few hectic months, and ranging from London to North Wales, Julie Strong's novel gives us the struggles and difficulties that ordinary women and their families went through in that turbulent time, as she traces the perilous journeys of appealing cousins Alice and Hester while they attempt to keep their tattered lives together, and find love on the way. The plot twists and turns in surprising and entertaining ways, introducing us to a vile Henry VIII, and leading through the pagan remains of the Goddess in Wales, to an encounter with a princess. Careful research comes to life in engaging prose, and a vivid story carries the reader along swiftly.

• Dr. Elizabeth Edwards, Professor of Medieval History, University of Kings College

An astonishment of riches-impeccably researched, gorgeous detail; wry, earthy humour; nimble, beautiful prose-The Tudor Prophecy recreates a world in which nature's resplendence and humanity's place in its order outshine the brutal throne and dominion of Henry VIII. Strong's novel is fiercely ambitious, deeply felt, at once playful and wise as it reveals the eternal feminine in an era driven by animus and marked by violent schism. No holds barred, it reflects upon the mystery of genuine power in the sphere of humble human relations, its players' melodramas guided by true nobility: the spirit of benevolence and love.

• Carol Bruneau, author of Brighten the Corner Where You Are.

The Tudor Prophecy is a tremendous read and testament to Julie Strong's diligent research into Henry VIII and his break with the Roman Catholic Church. Amid dips into Welsh mythology and folklore, the stories of Hester and Alice are told with pathos tinged with defiance. An epic tale of Tudor machinations thwarted by loyalty and love.

• Apple Gidley, author of the novels Fireburn, Transfer, and Have You Eaten Rice Today?