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The Apostates: Enthralling Historical Fiction from the BESTSELLING author of The Castilians (The Seton Chronicles) Paperback – October 18, 2022

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'One of those books where you forget you’re reading and feel you’re there.' Lexie Conyngham

It’s 1550 and Bethia has fled Antwerp, with her infant son, before the jaws of the inquisition clamp down, for the family are accused of secret judaising. She believes they've evaded capture but her husband, Mainard, unbeknownst to her, is caught, imprisoned and alone.

Reaching Geneva, Bethia hopes for respite from a dangerous journey, but it’s a Protestant city state which tolerates no dissent – and she's a Catholic. And why has Mainard not come?

Perhaps he’s already reached Venice where Jews can live openly, the Virgin gazes benignly from every corner and difference is tolerated, for the wealthy at least. Yet much is hidden beneath the smooth waters of this perilous city. Must they again flee to survive…

'A series which never fails to get better and always leaves me wanting more.' Esther Mendelssohn
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'A series which never fails to get better and always leaves me wanting more.' Esther Mendelssohn

“I have learned much while reading your books and was entertained along the way.” Amazon Review

“The Apostates is a page turner. Definitely a good read!” Goodreads Review

“A great read and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.” Amazon Review

“Excellent series depicting a family of mixed religion finding safety eroded as religious persecution pursues them through 16th Century Europe.” Amazon Review

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“What a story…. and continues. It should be almost inconceivable that stories such as this should occur….. Alas! they did and they still do.” Goodreads Review

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'One of those books where you forget you're reading and feel you're there.' award winning author Lexie Connygham


'A strong sense of place, and impeccable research' award wining author Margaret Skea


'A series which never fails to get better and always leaves me wanting more.' Esther Mendelssohn

About the Author

V E H Masters was born and grew up on a farm just outside of St. Andrews in Scotland. She's been fascinated by the siege of St Andrews Castle ever since her history teacher took the class on a visit, which included going down the siege tunnel dug out of rock and peering into the bottle dungeon where Cardinal Beaton's body is said to have been kept, pickled in salt, for over a year. When she learned that the group who took the castle and held it for over 14 months, resisting the many attempts to re-take it, called themselves the Castilians, she knew even then it was the perfect title for the story. The second in series, The Conversos, which picks up to the hour where The Castilians left off, continues the dramatic adventures of Bethia and Will in Antwerp and Berwick, England.The Apostates, the third in series follows our protagonists across Europe to where they seek sanctuary in Venice... which of course necessitated a visit to that beautiful city.To find out more please go to her website https: //vehmasters.com/ and she would be honoured if you signed up for the newsletter.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nydie Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1838251553
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838251550
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.85 x 7.81 inches
  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Seton Chronicles
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Would you like three free historical short stories which tell more of the Seton Family? Visit my website vehmasters (just add .com) and pick up your copies of A Bonny Lass, The Sound of Silence and A Long Wait which build on The Seton Chronicles.

I grew up on a farm near St. Andrews in Scotland. St Andrews is famous as the home of golf but it was once a great religious centre and place of pilgrimage prior to the Reformation in 1560 – all largely disregarded when we were at school. The first time I was ever in its castle was aged twelve when our teacher took us on a rare visit – I was captivated.

The group who held the castle under siege for over 14 months, resisting the many attempts to re-take it, called themselves the Castilians and I remember thinking even then it was the perfect title for a book. I just didn't realise how long it would be before I wrote it!

I' ve now written five books chronicling the adventures of the family Seton as they flee across Europe escaping religious persecution desperately seeking a place of safety.

The Castilians

The Conversos

The Apostates

The Familists

The Pittenweemers

Find me on my website vehmasters com

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  • Mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Apostates
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    This has been a very interesting series. I am very much enjoying it and am looking forward to reading the next book.
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  • HoosierChar24
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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    I read all three books in a matter of weeks. A lover of history and Scotland, I ate up every detail. I commend you on your knowledge of history at the time and the events unfolding the Reformation. I did check terms and situations as I read for historical accuracy. I have learned much while reading your books and was entertained along the way.

    My ancestors were from Scotland and immigrated to Ireland and lived there for 100 years before immigrating to America. They were devout Calvinist Protestants when they arrived in America but from research, I know they were Catholic originally. I often wondered how the Reformation divided and effected families.

    Excellent stories! I couldn't put them down. I look foward to other books you may release.
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  • Kathleen Ellis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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    The saga of Bethia and Mainard continues, this time in Venice. Problems surrounding them as they navigate through the plight of being Conversos and having family members who are religious fanatics.

    The Apostates is a page turner. Definitely a good read!
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  • eggneg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Plus ça change!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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    What a story…. and continues. It should be almost inconceivable that stories such as this should occur….. Alas! they did and they still do.
    It is a wonder that we have the benefit of writers such as V.H.MASTERS to help us begin to try to understand the consequences of our actions and of those seemingly important. I await with curiosity and hope the Seton Chronicles Book 4.
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  • MERK
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved the history
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
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    The amount of information gathered through careful research is much appreciated. I nearly stopped reading due to the account of Cardinal Barton’s death in the first book of the series. I would encourage the author to edit that portion (language and actions),
    but am glad to have continued reading and have learned much!
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  • Mikelikesbooks
    3.0 out of 5 stars I gifted this book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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    Looks like an interesting historical novel.
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  • Jo Anne H. Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good well researched and well written Historic Fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
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    Enjoyed book #3 of Seton Chronicles with all its twists and turns in 16th century Venice. Catholic, Calvinist Protestants, Converso Judeo-Christians & Jews all interacting in the emerging Mercantile stage of post medieval Europe.
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  • Pamela Clarke
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not For Me!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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    Too many characters with multiple names - sometimes depicted by their first name, sometimes depicted by their last name - VERY difficult to follow!

    Very complicated plot! Not a fun read at all!
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  • Pallatt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read the series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2025
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    Great series, love the complexities of diffrrent religions and how they fitted with societies in different times and places
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  • Jane Connor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting history
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2023
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    Interesting history
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Apostates; V.E.H. Masters writes compelling historical fiction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2022
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    The Apostates is the third book in V.E.H. Masters’ trilogy: the Seton Chronicles. Although I came to the story without having read either The Castilians or The Conversos I soon settled into the perilous setting of Europe after the Reformation. At the heart of this story are notions of identity and belief and Masters puts her readers at the heart of the action as her protagonists flee Antwerp in the hope of finding a safe haven in Geneva. Caught between the Spanish Inquisition on one hand and hardheaded Calvinists on the other, her characters inhabit a fluid world where appearances are deceptive and few can be trusted. I found the sense of jeopardy palpable and couldn’t help wondering how I would have coped, moving across borders with my worldly goods and family in tow. My favourite character was undoubtedly Grissel the servant-girl; I found her spirited resilience inspiring. For me Masters’ storytelling is at its strongest when she describes the ordinary people caught up in the upheavals that would lead eventually to the devastation of the Thirty Years War.
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  • R. J. Bagguley
    3.0 out of 5 stars This the third in the Seton Chronicles is just far fetched fiction.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2023
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    A pity after a great beginning to the chronicles with the 'Castilians, by the third the 'Apostates' it loses it's depth and becomes a light weight fiction romp.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2022
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    The third book in this series certainly did not disappoint. A great read and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
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