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Lady Grace and her fellow Maids of Honour are travelling with the Queen and the rest of the court on their summer Progress. It should be lots of fun but Grace can't help worrying about a series of accidents that have befallen the Queen. Was it just coincidence that she fell off her horse in the same day that a statue tumbled in the garden and almost hit her? Grace, the Queen's Lady Pursuivant, investigates just who could be behind these accidents - is there a conspiracy at work? Could the Queen's one true Love, the Earl of Leicester, be involved, or perhaps her trusted adviser, Lord Cecil. And surely her latest suitor, the dashing Swedish prince, wouldn't be attempting to murder his potential bride? It is another fantastic romp through Elizabethan England, with the indomitable Grace at the fore.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #52253 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

From the Back Cover
SUSPICION AND BLOODSHED!

The Royal Court is on its summer travels and Lady Grace is sure something strange is going on. As Queen Elizabeth narrowly escapes a series of mysterious accidents, Grace must investigate just who might be behind the conspiracy. Could it really be one of the Queen’s suitors – or even a faithful friend?

Delve into the daybooke of Lady Grace, Queen Elizabeth’s favourite Maid of Honour, to discover a deadly dangerous plot . . .

Praise for The Lady Grace Mysteries:

‘A gripping historical thriller’
Sunday Times

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. This book marks her debut in the world of writing.

Customer Reviews

thrilling third book.
Thirteen-year-old Lady Grace Cavendish and the rest of the Maids of Honor are on summer progress with Queen Elizabeth I and many other members of her court. While they are staying at the home of the Earl of Leicester, the Queen's old suitor, a series of mysteries accidents happen, all apparently targeting the Queen. Are they truly accidents -- or is someone trying to damage the Earl's reputation? Could it be the Queen's latest suitor, a Swedish prince, whose chances at winning Elizabeth's hand in marriage would be better if she was to become angry with the Earl, believed by many to be her one true love? Grace, with the help of her friends Ellie the laundry maid and Masou the tumbler, is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery before more damage is done.

Readers who enjoyed the first two mysteries featuring Grace are sure to like this third book in the series. I highly recommend this series to readers who enjoy mysteries set in historical times. The Elizabethan setting is very interesting, and the characters are very likable. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.

Full of fascinating twists
In the third book in the Lady Grace mysteries, the Queen Elizabeth is going to meet a Swedish prince. Lady Grace, a Maid of Honour, goes with her, along with many others. Soon after arriving at the place where they will meet the Prince, Lady Grace meets a charming man called John. Unfortunately, things start going wrong almost immediately after Prince Sven arrives. While out hunting, the girth on the Queen's saddle breaks unexpectedly and the saddle slips off the horse. When they are in a maze, a statue breaks, nearly hitting the Queen. A firework narrowly misses the Queen, injuring the newest tumbler. Finally, a liquorice bear is filled with broken glass. Lady Grace must get to the bottom of this mystery before the Queen is injured.
This story is interesting with unexpected twists as well as having historic background.
I would definitely recommend it.