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If you have a care to step back in time to 17th England , then this is an interesting journey!
A great mystery wrapped up in royal intrigue and the dangers of court life...intriguing
I do have a soft spot for a spy and mystery novel set in a royal court. I’ve read most of those set in the Tudor Court i would think so this was a nice change. A bit more modern but just as evil and fraught with danger.
The stench of the Southhampton docks, the London streets and the smell of fear were evident from the first page. That cover really showcases the book and if you read the hardback it’s almost as if you’re right back inside that court holding a manuscript and hoping the king will notice you or at least not order your death.
A woman at court plays many roles but Mercia has another much more dangerous role to play in this one – that of a spy. She is a great characters with plenty of personality and a backstory to match. Lots more to come from her I hope. As with other King and Queen novels, there is a family tree/list of characters to explain who is who but it’s easy to follow anyway.
If you have a care to step back in time to 17th England , then this is an interesting journey!
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