The Queen's Mapmaker

Seville, 1588. The Spanish Armada readies itself for war, its fate resting on the accuracy of one map.  Lenora Moncada, a young woman with a cartographer's soul, lives a double life.  By day, she toils in the shadows of Seville's esteemed mapmaker, grinding pigments and preparing parchment. By night, she secretly charts the intricate coastlines of the Spanish territories, a forbidden passion she guards fiercely. When her mentor suddenly dies, Lenora is thrust into a crucible of responsibility, tasked with completing the vital maps for the Armada. Driven by loyalty and a desperate yearning to prove her worth, she accepts, unaware that a single, subtly altered detail will set in motion a chain of events that could change the course of history.
Meanwhile, in the court of Queen Elizabeth, whispers of the impending invasion echo through the halls. An anonymous package arrives — a meticulously crafted map, hinting at treacherous shoals along the English coast.  Intelligence officer Edward Edwards intuits the hand of a skilled Spanish cartographer and dispatches Katie Brown, a seasoned operative, to uncover the mapmaker's identity. Disguised as a merchant, Katie infiltrates the vibrant markets and shadowy taverns of Seville, her search leading her to Lenora, a quiet, intensely focused young woman who holds the key to England's defense.
An unlikely alliance forms between Lenora and Katie, forged in shared ambition and defiance of societal expectations.  But as the Armada sets sail and the consequences of Lenora's map become devastatingly clear, their bond is tested.  Torn between duty and a growing admiration for Lenora, Katie faces a moral dilemma. Lenora, haunted by her unwitting role in the unfolding tragedy, must confront the weight of her actions.  As Seville descends into mourning, their secrets threaten to unravel, forcing a heart-wrenching confrontation and a life-altering choice. Will Lenora stay and face the wrath of the Spanish crown, or embrace an uncertain future with the woman who betrayed her trust yet offers a chance at freedom?