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Mary Hooper
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Publisher | Bloomsbury | ||
ISBN | 978-074759910 | ||
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Ann
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Synopsis
In this final volume, Lucy is asked to continue her work on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I. And her romance with Tomas, the queen's fool, seems to be flourishing - or it is until Mistress Juliette, the new lady-in-waiting, arrives and Tomas pays her far too much attention for Lucy's liking. But then Lucy realises that Juliette is telling lies and is not what she appears to be. Lucy fears for the safety of the queen as there are always supporters of Mary, Queen of Scots who are willing to risk all. How will Lucy convince Tomas of her fears when he just teases her and tells her that she is simply jealous? Desperate times call for desperate measures A thrilling and romantic historical novel that will give all teenage readers an accurate sense of the Elizabethan period.
Review
Concluding the trilogy relating the adventures of Lucy, a maid, and sometime spy, in the house of Doctor Dee, Court Magician to Elizabeth the First.
A marvelous introduction to history for the younger reader, this is an easy to read, straightforward story that includes good characters, a strong plot and loads of interesting detail of the time. Factual, with thankfully no moral judgements on the customs and circumstances of the time made by the author, allowing readers to make their own comparisons and opinions.
The quality of the writing is such that it can be read with pleasure by adults too - the only criticism I could make is that it will appeal I think more to girls than boys. Perhaps another series for the fellas ?
Recommended.
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