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When Queen Elizabeth I, newly crowned at Whitehall, faces a poison attempt, her trusted spy Brendan Prescott is dispatched to investigate the disappearance of Lady Parry during a visit to her Yorkshire family estate. At the desolate, sun‑bleached manor, Brendan encounters a grieving, impoverished family and a web of intrigue that threatens not only the queen’s safety but also his own loyalty. As he delves deeper into the secrets of the manor and the underworld of London, he risks provoking a vendetta that could expose a buried past and bring ruin to England’s new monarch.
Set against the backdrop of 16th‑century England—from the opulent corridors of Whitehall to the ominous halls of a Catholic manor—this historical thriller blends political intrigue with suspense, following a spy’s race against time to protect the queen and uncover the truth behind a treacherous conspiracy.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: C. W. Gortner
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