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Set at the royal court of Elizabeth I, Intrigue centers on the debut of a new play at Whitehall. The performance’s death scene is so lifelike that it culminates in a real murder of Richard Fitzgrey in front of the queen. Through the diary entries of Lady Grace, a trusted maid of honour, readers uncover a thrilling blend of history and mystery that brings the Tudor court to vivid, dramatic life.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Grace Cavendish
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