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.
A gripping historical thriller Sunday Times 20040713 The book truly catches the feel of the royal court and the unpredictable plot leads the reader on many wild goose chases The Times 20040925 A wealth of historic detail INIS (Children's Books Ireland) 20041101 The personal narrative, written with great attention to the details of Court life, is a fascinating and exciting read. Sunday Tribune (Dublin) 20040622 The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life. Primary Times: Hampshire 20040601