Loretta Goldberg

Things unfold very quickly at the start of this historical thriller. It lays the foundation for what's to come, and sets the stage for Edward to turn spy. It was easy to get lost in this story, there's enough action to keep the plot moving along, but it doesn't over saturate the book. Full of intrigue and referencing real historical events at times, this was clearly well researched and is definitely well written. Absolutely recommend for historical fiction lovers.

Oxford in 1566 and Sir Edward Latham, at 22 years of age and a Catholic in Queen Elizabeth's Protestant England, is at a crossroads in his life. His decision to flee England for Scotland and his friend Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, results in him becoming a spy for Queen Mary on the Continent.
An interesting historical fiction story, with all its intrigue during this time of upheaval and war. One of my favourite times in history.