Maid of Secrets
Jennifer McGowan
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
In this breathtaking start to a series, a secret society of young women make up Elizabeth I's most trusted royal guard. God Save the Queen--or the Maids will. Orphan Meg Fellowes makes her living picking pockets--until she steals from the wrong nobleman. Instead of rotting in prison like she expected, she's whisked away to the court of Queen Elizabeth and pressed into royal service, where she joins four other remarkable girls in the Maids of Honor, the Queen's secret society of protectors. Meg's natural abilities as a spy prove useful in this time of unrest. The Spanish Court is visiting, and with them come devious plots and hidden political motives. As threats to the kingdom begin to mount, Meg can't deny her growing attraction to one of the dashing Spanish courtiers. But it's hard to trust her heart in a place where royal formalities and masked balls hide the truth: Not everyone is who they appear to be. With danger lurking around every corner, can she stay alive--and protect the crown?
Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
May 07, 2013
Pages
416
Dimensions
5.8 X 8.4 X 1.5 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781442441385
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About the Author
Jennifer McGowan was born in Ohio, grew up in Montana, and studied in Paris. She fell in love with the Elizabethan era as a college student and is now an unrepentant scholar of the period, happily splitting her time between the past and present. An RWA Golden Heart Award winner and multiple finalist, Jenn is the author of the Maids of Honor series. She lives in Ohio. Visit her (and the Maids of Honor) at JenniferMcGowan.com.
Reviews
"This lively and fast-paced debut has plenty of action and plot twists to keep readers fully engaged."--Kirkus Reviews
"Whether recounting her perilous missions or her moral dilemmas, Meg's first-person narrative is consistently engaging. Meg's adventure comes to a satisfying conclusion while leaving the door open for sequels."
--Booklist
"This novel encompasses all the glory, excess, and intrigue of Queen Elizabeth I's reign; the issues surrounding Catholicism versus the Church of England; and the poor relationship between Spain and England. Full of adventure and romance and starring a very likable, spunky protagonist, this is an enjoyable historical read."--School Library Journal
"Whether recounting her perilous missions or her moral dilemmas, Meg's first-person narrative is consistently engaging. Meg's adventure comes to a satisfying conclusion while leaving the door open for sequels."
--Booklist
"This novel encompasses all the glory, excess, and intrigue of Queen Elizabeth I's reign; the issues surrounding Catholicism versus the Church of England; and the poor relationship between Spain and England. Full of adventure and romance and starring a very likable, spunky protagonist, this is an enjoyable historical read."--School Library Journal
