Description
Everyone at the Royal Court was so excited today - the marvellous Frost Fair has come to London, and we all went ice skating! But there was a terrible discovery when the body of a man was found at the edge of the frozen river.
Why was he killed, and what is the meaning of the silver coins placed over his eyes? Are they a message - or a warning? As the Queen's own special investigator, I, Lady Grace, must uncover the truth . . .
The fourth intriguing mystery featuring Lady Grace, Maid of Honour and special secret investigator to Queen Elizabeth I.
About the Author
Lady Grace Cavendish was a Maid of Honour at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. She became a ward of the court after both her parents were tragically killed in the service of the Queen.
Reviews
A gripping historical thriller * Sunday Times *
The book truly catches the feel of the royal court and the unpredictable plot leads the reader on many wild goose chases * The Times *
A wealth of historic detail * INIS (Children's Books Ireland) *
The personal narrative, written with great attention to the details of Court life, is a fascinating and exciting read. * Sunday Tribune (Dublin) *
The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life. * Primary Times: Hampshire *
Book Information
ISBN 9781862303799
Author Grace Cavendish
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 15mm