Author:Grace Cavendish
A PUZZLE ON THE STAGE!
A new play: Intrigue, is just about to open in Whitehall. The play includes a very clever, convincing death scene, and Queen Elizabeth is desperate to see it before the rest of her country. But when the Queen and her court go to watch, the death scene is far too convincing - in fact, it's real! Richard Fitzgrey is murdered in front of the Queen!
Leaf through the pages of the daybooke of Lady Grace, favourite Maid of Honour of Queen Elizabeth I, and enter a theatrical world full of mystery . . .
An excellent series
—— Through the Looking GlassThe reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life
—— Primary TimesA brilliant idea, brilliantly executed. Plenty of mileage left in this most excellent series and it provides so much accurate historical background, it should be compulsory reading for children!
—— gatewaymonthly.comHistorical fiction written in an accessible style
—— Narinder Dhami , Junior Education PlusThe atmosphere of court life is brilliantly captured . . . One of the most promising series to be created in recent years
—— Monsters and CriticsA 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