Author:Grace Cavendish
Preparations for the wedding of one of Lady Grace's fellow Maids of Honour are interrupted when a shipment of gold, on its way to the Queen, is stolen! The culprit is a single masked horseman, all in black - or is it a gang of ruffians from the forest? The clues seem to point in several different directions and Grace, as Queen Elizabeth's trusty secret Lady Pursuivant, can't make head or tail of them. Could one of the newcomers to court be involved? And will Grace be able to help recover the fortune?
The seventh book in the Lady Grace Cavendish series once again gives the reader a lively picture of what life in Queen Elizabeth's court must have been like . . . This is an interesting mystery for fans of historical fiction
—— Through the Looking GlassMakes for a rollicking and exciting read
—— Books for KeepsA great adventure that will appeal to die-hard fans and newcomers alike . . . The whole series offers pure escapism and it seems the prolific writer is not about to run out of steam
—— Eastern Daily PressThe reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life
—— Primary TimesFilled with humour, charm and fun, they're an absolute must for all you amatuer sleuths out there!
—— PoppiA mystery and adventure book combined
—— Newcastle Evening ChronicleHillarious
—— Yorkshire Evening PostI think this book is the funniest book I've ever read!
—— Evan Jones , South Wales ArgusThis book really makes you giggle
—— Brandon Nichols , School Review