This story begins with a young woman from an aristocratic family tending the ailing Queen Elizabeth I at her deathbed. This young woman, Frances, is skilled in herbal remedies and is favoured y the Queen. But with the arrival of King James I and his court, her life will change. James is superstitious and fearful of witchcraft, and he, with the help of her family's enemy, Lord Cecil, will mercilessly begin to hunt down anyone he suspects of wielding magic.
Frances would like nothing better than to return to her home and live out the rest of her days undisturbed, But her uncle is ambitious and pulls her into the very centre of King James' court, where she will unwittingly and unwillingly become part of a deadly plot against the Royal Family.
Her only friend is Thomas Wiintour, the handsome lawyer, who she believes she can trust, But can she?
This is an expertly woven tale, highlighting the struggle of an intelligent and prominent woman, who nevertheless has to struggle against prejudice and male authority to survive. I enjoyed reading this brilliantly told tale and look forward to more from this author.

The King's Witch was an enjoyable read, with plenty of adventure and a good dash of romance. Frances is a delightful, spunky heroine, and I loved the way her narrative wove through the historical events taking place. The period detail shone, the plot was well paced, and I was always keen to turn to the next page, to see what would happen. All up, this is a book sure to please readers of this style of historical fiction, and I would certainly be eager to read more from Tracy Borman in the future. 4.5 stars.