Linda S. (Ladyslott) reviewed on 6/17/2006 + 113 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

Second in a series of mysteries featuring Elizabeth I.

Although this book is clearly very well researched, and filled with rich
historical detail, a complete suspension of belief is necessary in order to
fully enjoy these tales. It is totally inconceivable that the Queen of
England would be consorting with servants, asking them to call her Bess, nor
do I believe she would be able to dress as a man and roam the roads of
England without any suspicions being raised. Once you get over the
implausibility, the book is a fun mystery, with Elizabeth a rather clever
detective.

This entry in the series focuses on Elizabeth's coronation day. While the
Queen is on parade through the streets, greeting her people, a young woman
in her court is found murdered. It soon becomes clear that the intended
target was actually the Queen herself. So Elizabeth and her 'privy council',
a group of servants who helped her in the past, again strive to find out who
is behind the new plot.

Light, fun mystery.

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