By Royal Command
Book two in the At the House of the Magician series
Publisher: Bloomsbury
In the court magician's household, Lucy Walden, a young maidservant, has attracted the attention of none other than Her Grace, Queen Elizabeth. When she is asked to spy on a lady-in-waiting who is acting suspiciously, Lucy is honoured to serve her queen, especially as the instruction is communicated by handsome young Tomas, the queen's fool.
Lucy's intuition and natural curiosity also lead her to discover a plot within her own household to kidnap and hold to ransom an heiress, a plot she decides to thwart.
Espionage, conspiracy, magic and romance abound in this gripping story of Elizabethan life. Informative historical detail includes notes on key members of the court as well as the housekeeper's favourite recipes.
What you thought...
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tia, 20 May 2013
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This book does not have any mystery. It is all explained in the beginning of the book. The only espionage involved lasts for a chapter minimum.
Alyssa, 19 February 2013
I loved the book it was really interesting and I couldn't put it down! I love the character Lucy and I love how she just has her adventures!!