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Bezig met laden... The Tidal Poole (Elizabeth I Mysteries (Dell)): 2 (Elizabeth I Mystery) (editie 2001)door Ms Karen Harper (Auteur)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. While this was fairly interesting, I find it hard to believe that the queen would at all act like she did. I mean, consorting with very common people to solve a murder mystery? At least on of them was an actual character; her former governess, Cat. It turned out that the girl was killed because she stumbled on a guy trying to shoot the queen (good luck with a pre-flintlock rifle!) Title: The Tidal Poole Author: Karen Harper Genre: Historical fiction # of pages: 290 Start date: 6/2 End date: 6/12 Borrowed/bought: borrowed from library My rating of the book, F- [worst] to A [best]: B Description of the book: With Elizabeth triumphant procession to the throne after her sister's death, a high profile murder destroys the happiness of her first day as Queen. Review: This was about the same as the first book. Again, same problem. Also, there were a lot of characters in this book and I had to stop a lot and make sure I wasn't mixing up characters. I think I liked this book better though, as there was a little bit of romance. #2 in the Elizabeth I historical mystery series, this one set during the days immediately after Elizabeth’s coronation as Queen of England. A young woman acquainted with some of Elizabeth’s friends is found murdered, with the deed apparently occurring during Her Majesty’s coronation parade. When beseeched to protect her foster son, who is being accused of the crime by Elizabeth’s cousin the Duchess of Suffolk, the queen gathers together her “privy council” and sets out to investigate the crime. While I thoroughly enjoyed the story, I admit that the idea of the Queen of England dressed in male servant’s clothes and sneaking around, breaking and entering with her cohorts in the dead of night is a bit silly. The author certainly has a vivid imagination—and as it’s fiction, I reckon she’s allowed. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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It is the crowning day of twenty-five-year-old Bess Tudor's life as she returns from exile to become England's queen. But even as her magnificent procession wends its way to Westminster Palace, a shot rings out, muffled by the jostling crowd. Within moments of becoming England's ruler, Elizabeth learns of the brutal murder of a highborn lady of the court, the sister of one of her dearest friends. Elizabeth cannot refuse her friend's request to find the killer--especially since the prime suspect is too close to the crown--and her friends--to overlook. Elizabeth must be circumspect. Trust can be deadly. So she summons her small band of loyal retainers and plunges into a cauldron of conflicting loyalties and deadly intrigue. From the pomp, pageantry, and insidious gossip of the court to the lethal tidal pools swirling under London Bridge, the passionate young queen must seize the reins of her empire--and find a killer determined to destroy the crown itself. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Elizabeth has her public persona to maintain, but she also has a private side with her Privy Council, which is made up of people she knows she can trust. Her companion, Kathrine Ashley, Lord Robert Dudley – Master of the Horses, Mrs. Margaret Milligrew – who could pass as the Queens twin, Ned Topside – the Queens’s Fool, who is smarter than is thought, William Cecil – Principal Secretary, and Baron Henry Carey. They have been with her for a while and have proved themselves. Members of the court and royal family are another story. Lady Frances - Dowager Duchess, mother of Lady Jane Gray is a scheming, pushy woman with plans of her own, as does a few others in regards the throne.
When Lady Maldon is found murdered, wheels start turning. With a reputation of being a major flirt, there are plenty of lines of thought on who and why the Lady was murdered.
Elizabeth is requested to find the killer, by an old and trusted friend. She can’t turn the request down, but it also can’t become known she is investigating such a situation. With her Privy Council, she is able to access the tight net and gossip lines that are woven into life at the court and life in the lower ranks of London.
Set in Elizabethan England, with language and descriptions, it adds to the enjoyment of the read. This is the first book in the series. ( )