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When Margaret Cavendish dies in a botched plot against Queen Elizabeth I, her daughter, 13‑year‑old Lady Grace, becomes the monarch’s protégée. Grace—spunky and unbothered by courtly etiquette—chronicles the Tudor court’s intrigues. In the spring of 1569, amid a glittering ball and suitor rivalry, the Queen’s kindness turns lethal as threats, dark secrets, and murder threaten the realm. With intelligence, stealth, and curiosity, Grace sets out to solve the mystery that jeopardizes England’s lifeblood.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Grace Cavendish
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