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C. W. Gortner

Literature & Fiction | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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C.W. GORTNER holds an MFA in Writing with an emphasis in Renaissance Studies from the New College of California, as well as an AA from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco. An established author of historical fiction, he's been translated in 26 languages and toured internationally. Several of his historical novels are national and/or international bestsellers. He previously worked as a fashion executive and then devoted twelve years of his professional life to the public health sector. In 2012, he became a full-time writer following the success of his novels. In his extensive travels to research his books, he has danced a galliard at Hampton Court, learned about organic gardening at Chenoceau, and spent a chilly night in a ruined Spanish castle. He's also a dedicated advocate for animal rights, in particular companion animal rescue to reduce shelter overcrowding.

The Tudor Secret

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The Tudor Conspiracy

Spymaster Chronicles, Book 2

Written by: C.W. Gortner

Narrated by: Steve West

Series: Elizabeth I, Spymaster, Book 2

Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins

Release date: 2013-07-16

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
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The Tudor Secret

The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles, Book 1

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Steve West

Series: Elizabeth I, Spymaster, Book 1

Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins

Release date: 2011-02-14

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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The Confessions of Catherine de Medici

A Novel

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

Length: 15 hrs and 58 mins

Release date: 2010-08-12

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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The Tudor Vendetta

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Steve West

Series: Elizabeth I, Spymaster, Book 3

Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

Release date: 2014-10-21

Language: English

5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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The Queen’s Vow

A Novel of Isabella of Castile

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins

Release date: 2012-06-12

Language: English

5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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The Romanov Empress

A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Katharine Lee McEwan

Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins

Release date: 2018-07-10

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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The Last Queen

A Novel of Juana La Loca

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins

Release date: 2008-08-05

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
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The Vatican Princess

A Novel of Lucrezia Borgia

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins

Release date: 2016-02-09

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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Mademoiselle Chanel

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel

Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins

Release date: 2015-03-17

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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The First Actress

A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Gabrielle De Cuir

Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins

Release date: 2020-05-26

Language: English

5 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
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The American Adventuress

A Novel

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Ell Potter

Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins

Release date: 2022-09-20

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
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Marlene

A Novel

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne

Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins

Release date: 2016-05-24

Language: English

5 out of 5 stars 1 rating
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The Heist

The Leopard Series, Book 3

Written by: C. W. Gortner, M. J. Rose

Narrated by: Chris Andrew Ciulla, Eva Kaminsky

Series: The Leopard Series, Book 3

Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins

Release date: 2022-08-02

Language: English

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The Bait

The Leopard Series, Book 2

Written by: C. W. Gortner, M. J. Rose

Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky, Chris Andrew Ciulla

Series: The Leopard Series, Book 2

Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins

Release date: 2022-01-04

Language: English

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The Steal

The Leopard Series, Book 1

Written by: C. W. Gortner, M. J. Rose

Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky, Chris Andrew Ciulla

Series: The Leopard Series, Book 1

Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins

Release date: 2021-08-10

Language: English

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The Saint Laurent Muse

A Novel

Written by: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Ell Potter

Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins

Release date: 2025-03-18

Language: English

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