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And it's more of the same. Another murder that seems to have nothing to do with the queen and in the end it has everything to do with her. Once again the characters are far away of what they could be, especially Elizabeth who becomes more annoying (and I doubted that it was possible), her relationship with Robert Dudley, which could bring something more to the story, is nothing more than tepid. The other characters, which I think were more interesting, as Meg, are almost absent in this book and the development of their stories didn't bring anything special to the story.It's all very predictable and I think the main character is so obnoxious that I couldn't care if the killer could reach her or not. I expected more from this series but it was a real disappointment so, after a brief glance over the other volumes I have, I think I'm done with this series.

I'm biased because I adore this particular genre and time period, and I thoroughly enjoyed this entire series of books by Karen Harper. They are written very similarly to Fiona Buckley's Ursla Blanchard Mysteries.... almost confusingly so. This series focuses on Queen Elizabeth I, herself, solving the murders of her subjects. Absolutely fictitious activities frequent the books (Elizabeth leaving the castle in disguise to chase down clues and criminals). But, this is why it is Historical "Fiction". Although not historically accurate, they did hold my interest with their depth of character, plot, and historical abundance.

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I had read about the mysterious death of Amy Dudley before many years ago. Her husband, the Favorite of a relatively young Queen Elizabeth I, was implicated (and the queen herself by association) although Amy was terminally ill and not expected to live long anyway. It was thought Dudley was in a hurry to be single that he might marry Elizabeth. He pressed for an impartial investigation of his wife's death and it was ruled an accident, although the stigma of suspicion plagued him the rest of his
—Marfita

The continuing sagas of Queen Elizabeth I--leader of a group of murder sleuths in the mid 16th century. The latest case involves the death of the Royal Lute player, followed quickly by the cousin of a court noble. Both had died from fall-related accidents. Everyone is suspect, everyone is considered capable of cold-blooded murder for various reasons. A new character is introduced ("Dr. Dee"-astrologer, bibliophile, philosopher and possible warlock). Everyone suspects everyone else. Another cliffhanger in Merry Olde England!
—Denise

First sentence: "The queen knew a storm was coming, but it wasn't going to halt her necessary duty." Elizabeth I has been on the throne for almost 2 years and these have been most uneventful as far as mysteries and threats to her life go. Now, however, the conflict between William Cecil and Robert Dudley for most trusted councilor is coming to a head. Then, the queen's beloved lutenist dies and a new mystery is afoot. This I think is one of the best installments in this series so far. I think mainly because it ends with one of the greatest mysteries of the real Elizabeth's reign (view spoiler)[ the death/murder of Amy Dudley (hide spoiler)]
—Christie

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