A Perilous Alliance (First World Publication)
Fiona Buckley
(Author)
Description
Widow Ursula Blanchard is urged to remarry for the sake of Queen and Country in this latest enthralling historical adventure January, 1576. After three husbands, widow Ursula Blanchard has no desire to marry again. However, she is not in a position to refuse when Sir Francis Walsingham decides she must wed Count Gilbert Renard, the illegitimate son of King Henri II, in order to build a strategic alliance with the French. When the Count arrives at her country home to pay court, Ursula's misgivings grow stronger. Then one of her household staff is found dead at the bottom of the stairs. An accident - or something more sinister? The disturbing chain of events that follows sees Ursula heading on a perilous journey in a race against time to prevent a national catastrophe. En route she will encounter danger, hardship, conspiracy - and murder.
Product Details
Price
$29.95
$27.85
Publisher
Severn House
Publish Date
October 01, 2015
Pages
240
Dimensions
5.7 X 8.7 X 0.9 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781780290768
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About the Author
Fiona Buckley is the author of eight historical mystery novels featuring Ursula Blanchard: To Shield the Queen, The Doublet Affair, Queen's Ransom, To Ruin a Queen, Queen of Ambition, A Pawn for a Queen, The Fugitive Queen, and The Siren Queen. She lives in North Surrey, England.
Reviews
"Fans will enjoy the exciting plot twists"-- "Publishers Weekly"
"If you like a historical novel you'll love this book, if you like a mystery you'll enjoy this book and if you like both you'll be in heaven."--L. Bennet, Bookseller
"If you like a historical novel you'll love this book, if you like a mystery you'll enjoy this book and if you like both you'll be in heaven."--L. Bennet, Bookseller
