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 . . .

A fabulously spooky mystery to add to this compelling historical series. Explore the fascinating world of Queen Elizabeth I's court within the daybooke of Lady Grace Cavendish, her favourite Maid of Honour.

About the Author
Lady Grace Cavendish was a Maid of Honour at the court of Queen Elizabeth, She became a ward of court after both her parents were tragically killed in the service of the Queen. Her daybooks, written for her own pleasure, have now reached a wide audience.

Reviews
An excellent series * Through the Looking Glass *
The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life * Primary Times *
A 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.com *
Historical fiction written in an accessible style -- Narinder Dhami * Junior Education Plus *
The atmosphere of court life is brilliantly captured . . . One of the most promising series to be created in recent years * Monsters and Critics *



Book Information
ISBN 9781862304185
Author Grace Cavendish
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 149g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 13mm