Could a rediscovered map show her the way?
Present day: Thirty-six-year-old Robyn Willoughby finds an exquisite, blood-stained Tudor map in her father’s antique map shop and, seeking a distraction, decides to investigate. Her probing draws her into a mystery tied to a centuries-old secret that threatens to alter her life.
1569: Twenty-year-old Freida Ortelius flees Holland to escape persecution and uses her mapmaking skills to start anew in London. Her rare talent attracts the attention of Queen Elizabeth, who enlists Freida to help confront the Spanish threat, sending her on a deadly mission whose consequences echo down the ages.
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A dual timeline that links a modern-day investigation with a late sixteenth-century plot. Much of the setup centers on mapmaking as a practical skill and a source of danger, and on Freida’s compelled service to Queen Elizabeth against the Spanish threat. The opening premise emphasizes historical action and political peril alongside Robyn’s personal search, so readers who prefer interwoven timelines and historical intrigue may find the setup appealing.
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G-NRIS™ identifies The Mapmaker's Daughter primarily as Historical Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller. Its strongest themes include Secrets and Mysteries, Persecution and Exile, Political Intrigue, and Legacy and Heritage. Prominent narrative patterns include Dual Timeline, Hidden Artifact, Historical Figure Cameo, and Reluctant Heroine.
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