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Martyr Martyr Rory Clements In this ingenious debut, Rory Clements introduces John Shakespeare, Elizabethan England's most remarkable investigator, and delivers a tale of murder and conspiracy that succeeds brilliantly as both … OL13650723W
By Slanderous Tongues By Slanderous Tongues Mercedes Lackey In the wake of Henry VIII's death, a young Princess Elizabeth is confronted by enemies--both human and supernatural--who will do anything to keep her from the throne of England. OL14913349W
Rocky Mountain Fugitive Rocky Mountain Fugitive Ann Voss Peterson Eric Lander hated to be tied down...But when Sarah Trask, the woman he'd left months ago, came to him for help solving a very personal murder, saying no wasn't even an option. Especially once he lear… OL15174520W
Elizabeth I Elizabeth I Margaret George **New York Times bestselling author Margaret George captures history's most enthralling queen-as she confronts rivals to her throne and to her heart.** One of today's premier historical novelists,… OL15673513W
To Kill a Queen To Kill a Queen Valerie Wilding It's the1580s. Queen Elizabeth's enemies plot to kill her and place Mary Queen of Scots on the throne. While Kitty's father works on secret projects for Elizabeth, her brother's mixing with suspiciou… OL17868586W
Maid of Wonder Maid of Wonder Jennifer McGowan In 1559 England, Sophia Dee, a member of the Maids of Honor, Queen Elizabeth I's secret all-female guard, is pitted against some of Europe's most celebrated mystics, including Nostradamus, in a race … OL17870890W
Queen Elizabeth's daughter Queen Elizabeth's daughter Anne Clinard Barnhill "Mistress Mary Shelton is Queen Elizabeth's favorite ward, enjoying every privilege the position affords. The queen loves Mary like a daughter, and, like any good mother, she wants her to make a powe… OL17875556W
The succession The succession George P. Garrett “This is surely the best historical novel in many years,­” wrote Peter S. Prescott in Newsweek about Death of the Fox, George Garrett’s unparalleled reentry, into the heart of the English Renaissance… OL1910932W
The counterfeit princess The counterfeit princess Jane Resh Thomas Vowing revenge when her parents are executed in 1553 by the Duke of Northumberland, teenaged Iris becomes a messenger, spy, and stand-in for Princess Elizabeth during the volatile political times sur… OL1955951W
The marriage game The marriage game Alison Weir "In this compelling novel of Tudor drama and suspense, acclaimed author Alison Weir brings to life one of England's most scandalous royal love affairs: the romance between the 'Virgin Queen' Elizabet… OL19993204W
The pirate meets the queen The pirate meets the queen Matt Faulkner When the son of notorious Irish pirate queen Granny O'Malley is captured by the English, Granny tries to meet with Queen Elizabeth I to negotiate for his freedom. OL20646842W
The heretics The heretics Rory Clements For fans of CJ Sansom and SJ Parris, THE HERETICS is the fifth in Rory Clements' acclaimed and bestselling John Shakespeare series of Tudor spy thrillers. Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Histori… OL20822718W
Watch the Lady Watch the Lady Elizabeth Fremantle "From "a brilliant new player in the court of royal fiction" (People), comes the mesmerizing story of Lady Penelope Devereux--the daring young beauty in the Tudor court, who inspired Sir Philip Sidne… OL21580604W
Her majesty's will Her majesty's will David Blixt 133 pages ; 22 cm OL24692637W
The Wild Irish The Wild Irish Robin Maxwell Two female titans -- perfectly matched in guts, guile, and political genius.Elizabeth, queen of England, has taken on the mighty Spanish Armada and, in a stunning sea battle, vanquished it. But her t… OL272713W
The Lady Elizabeth The Lady Elizabeth Alison Weir Following the tremendous success of her first novel, Innocent Traitor, which recounted the riveting tale of the doomed Lady Jane Grey, acclaimed historian and New York Times bestselling author Alison… OL497241W
Here was a man Here was a man Norah Lofts Follows Sir Walter Raleigh's relationship with the two women who dominated his life: Elizabeth, his queen, and Bess, her lady-in-waiting. OL5096769W
The queen's handmaiden The queen's handmaiden Jennifer Ashley A novel of the early years of Elizabeth Tudor-as told by the spirited niece of her real-life governess. Her name is Eloise Rousell . Daughter of a well-bred lady and a strolling player, she lived her… OL5695933W
The Queen's daughter The Queen's daughter Suzanne Carlisle Crowley No one wanted you. But I did.Kat's true identity is a secret, even from her. All she has ever known are Grace and Anna and their small village. Kat wants more—more than hours spent embroidering finer… OL5946646W
The Queen's Fool The Queen's Fool Philippa Gregory Henry VIII is dead, succeeded by his only legitimate son, nine year old Edward VI. Too young to rule, the realm is governed by a Regency Council, led by his uncle, Edward Seymour. Edward has continue… OL59951W
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