The Queen's Man - Justin de Quincy, Bk 1 Author:Sharon Kay Penman Epiphany, 1193. Eleanor of Aquitaine sits upon England's throne. Her beloved son Richard Lionheart is missing, presumed dead -- and the court whispers that her younger son John is plotting to seize the crown. — Meanwhile, on the snowy highroad from Winchester, a destitute young man falls heir to a blood-stained letter, pressed into his hand b... more »y a dying man. The missive becomes Justin de Quincy's passport into the queen's confidence -- and into the heart of danger, as he pursues a cunning murderer and jousts with secret traitors in Eleanor's court of intrigue and mystery. . . .« less
A light and enjoyable little read. I particularly liked Justin, cool hero, and his buddy, Luke, the undersheriff. The Queen and Nell are wonderful role models for the time.