- Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books; Reprint edition (Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671015311
- ISBN-13: 978-0671015312
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,498,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In September 1560 Robert Dudley's wife, Amy Robsart, was found lying with a broken neck.Many suspected foul play. The Queen - in love with Dudley - had a motiveThus begins a personal quest for Ursula Blanchard, an impoverished widow newly come to court, through which she will uncover a plot against the Queen and learn the truth behind Amy's death.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Tudor mystery! Enjoyable to the end.,
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This review is from: The Robsart Mystery (Elizabethan Whodunnit S,) (Paperback)
Although The Robsart Mystery does not focus solely on the story of Amy Robsart, it does offer reasonable explanations of unresolved situations and relationships within the court of Elizabeth I. The main thread through the book is the story of Ursula Blanchard - lady of the Queen's presence chamber - who embarks on a journey that will change her life. The journey begins with her request, by Elizabeth, to protect the life of Amy Robsart. Rumours of a love affair between Elizebeth and Robert Dudley are rife in court. Mixed with accusations of Dudley trying to poison Amy so he can marry the queen, tantamount to a rather worried Elizaebth who must ensure her crown and reputation is protected. Ursula becomes the faithful friend to Amy and when she inevitably dies, Ursula is determined to find out the truth. However, this determination is pushed even further by the sudden death of someone else close to Ursula. This unprecedented attack spurs Ursula on a trail of love, hate and determination to find the killers. Her journey leads to some shocking discoveries about the people she thought she knew and her faith and loyalty are put into doubt. I found The Robsart Mystery story intriguing and full of suspense. Above all, it was great to see such a strong lead female character who almost overshadowed the queen herself!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marvellous suspense,
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This review is from: To Shield the Queen (Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court) (Mass Market Paperback)
A compelling mystery, made all the more believeable by a credible and well-characterized first-person narrator, this book had me hooked almost from the first page. The only thing that bothered me somewhat was the choice of title, since Queen Elizabeth herself appears only briefly towards the beginning and the end of the story. I will definately be following this series in the future.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well balanced historical mystery,
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This review is from: To Shield the Queen: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court : Introducing Ursula Blanchard (Hardcover)
TO SHIELD THE QUEEN is a delightful experience! It's full of interesting, accurate period detail which adds interest and color, but doesn't get in the way of the mystery. Plucky Ursula Blanchard is perhaps more pro-active than the typical Elizabethan woman, but she is engaging and worth spending your time with! I recommend it for fans of mystery and historical fiction alike.
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