Description
It's the height of summer and the palace is full of ambassadors and ladies from the Spanish court. When a visit to the famous St Bartholomew's fair is planned to entertain the guests, Grace jumps at the chance to get out for the day. Not everybody feels the same though and there's a lot of superstision amongst the ladies about the gypsies, fortune tellers and herbal medicine that will be at the fair.
When a mysterious fire at the fair leaves Lady Sarah injured and a gypsy woman dead, it seems the ladies were right to be worried. But was the fire started on purpose? And can Grace get to the bottom of this mystery?
A brand new title in this compelling historical series - now with a fabulous new look!
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
Lady Grace's diary entries not only describe an interesting mystery but they also give readers an intriguing picture of what court life was like during Queen Elizabeth's reign * Through the Looking Glass *
The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life * Primary Times *
An excellent series * Through the Looking Glass *
Book Information
ISBN 9781862304192
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