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  • MP3 CD: 1 pages
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks; MP3 Una edition (Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1433234297
  • ISBN-13: 978-1433234293
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tudor mystery! Enjoyable to the end., 11 Jun 2001
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!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous suspense, 27 Mar 1999
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars High intrique and slow speed chases mark this book as a winn, 4 Jan 1999
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This review is from: To Shield the Queen: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court : Introducing Ursula Blanchard (Hardcover)
I picked up this book as a quick read over a holiday and was happily surprised to find the author an accomplished novelist. Her simple explanations of the intriquisies of the Elizabethian court were purely amazing, bring the court life to life in a vivid and fun fashion. And the author is to be commended on her use of 'devices'. It is easy to write a modern mystery, complete with wire taps, phone scanners,and high speed chases in fancy cars. Fiona Buckly showcases her brilliant mind as she keeps the heroine firmly in the character of an Elizabethian lady who uses her powers of reason and the drama of stealth to overhear conversations.Instead of a fancy car the heroine has a flashy bay horse, and the slow speed chase on horseback lurking over hill and dale in the English countryside following a notable horse was absolutly facinating. I compleatly enjoyed TO SHIELD THE QUEEN, and will begin searching for other books by Fiona Buckly,hoping that she has continued the adventures of Ursula and her crew.
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2.0 out of 5 stars A dissapointing effort to inherit Ellis Peters' mantle
(Sigh) Yet another entry in the now-burgeoning field of historical detective stories this effort exhibits some of the more tiresome deffects of this genre; it is more costume... Read more
Published on 19 May 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars If only there was more realism and fewer heaving bosoms
The language patterns aren't terribly Elizabethan, and the history not terribly atmospheric, and I'm not quite sure it's more a romance than mystery, but the plot kept me... Read more
Published on 30 April 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Well balanced historical mystery
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this fascinating and colorful historical mystery
By 1650, the court is whispering about the relationship between the young Queen Elizabeth and her chaperon, Sir Robert Dudley. Read more
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