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This title in other editionsOther titles in the Elizabeth I Mysteries series:Elizabeth I Mysteries: The Thorne Maze
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The vibrant pageant of Elizabethan England comes to life in Karen Harper's fifth novel in her acclaimed Elizabeth I Mystery Series. Hailed as "extraordinary" by The Los Angeles Times, these historical mysteries beautifully blend fact and fiction as the young Queen Elizabeth Tudor becomes an amateur sleuth to save her court, crown, and kingdom. Though summering in the lush countryside to escape the plague rampaging through London, the queen and her court cannot escape the reach of a multiple murderer who seems to disappear at will. In the gardens of Hampton Court, Elizabeth proudly shows a famed visiting lawyer her huge hornbeam maze. But the intricate labyrinth soon becomes a scene of horror as Elizabeth herself is attacked and the lawyer is murdered within its leafy dead ends. The queen calls upon her small, select band of advisors to help her ferret out the identity of the maze murderer. When the court must flee the encroaching Black Death, even the royal haven of Hatfield House with its charming knot garden holds terror. Undaunted, the queen and her chief advisor, William Cecil, set a trap in the flooded thorn maze at Cecil's nearby estate. But even if they snare the ghostly murderer before he or she strikes again, will they unmask not only the villain but the person they love best in all the realm? Synopsis:When an attempt is made on the life of the Queen, she must call upon her most trusted companions to help solve the mystery. But will they uncover the secret in time to save Elizabeth's life? Synopsis:Praise for Karen Harper's Elizabeth I Mysteries The Queene's Cure "Karen Harper weaves a thrilling blend of historical detail and intriguing mystery. Her Queen Elizabeth I...possesses the fine detective's instinct of Sherlock Holmes. The result is an intense reading experience guaranteed to surprise and delight."--Lisa Gardner, author of The Other Daughter The Twylight Tower "Harper's exquisite mastery of the period, lively dialogue, energetic plot, devious characters, and excellent rendition of the willful queen make this a pleasure for fans of historical mysteries. Essential for all collections."--Library Journal "The sleuthing is fun, but what makes The Twylight Tower comparable to the fine works of Allison Weir is the strong writing of the author."--Midwest Book Review The Tidal Poole "Harper delivers high drama and deadly intrigue...[She] masterfully captures the Elizabethan tone in both language and setting and gives life to fascinating historical figures...Elizabethan history has never been this appealing."--Newsday The Poyson Garden "A walk side by side with one of history's most dynamic characters."--Anne Perry, author of Half Moon Street About the AuthorKaren Harper is the author of four previous Elizabeth I mysteries, The Poyson Garden, The Tidal Poole, The Twylight Tower, and The Queene's Cure, as well as contemporary suspense novels. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, and Naples, Florida, and is currently writing the sixth book in the Elizabeth series, The Queene's Christmas. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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