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Meet Richard Fitzwarren - An anti-hero with a dubious past, questionable morals but unswerving loyalties Jack Fitzwarren, Richard's displaced bastard brother, seeks a place at his brother's side. Impulsive and hot headed, his attempts to gain his brother's acceptance and approval often end badly. Finally the brothers are brought head to head when Richard tries to foil a plot against Elizabeth I.Can Jack murder his brother to save a woman he's never met?Will Richard accept his fate and fight? Or will he run?"It combines murder, mystery, and intrigue in a most masterful way." Rita Kroon - Author of "Letters from the Past"As Tudor England erupts following the death of Edward VI, can one young spy protect his queen? International bestselling author Sam Burnell takes us deep into the treacherous world of powerful monarchs, intrigue, murder, and treason with this magnificent new epic, A Queen's Spy.In 1553, England is torn apart by religious conflict. Power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and brotherly love. Richard Fitzwarren, caught in the middle of a cruel family feud, wants nothing more than to make his own way in the world. A childhood friend of the Princess Elizabeth, he cannot forget his loyalty in her time of need. Pressured by her sister, Mary, Elizabeth's continued existence remains precarious throughout her reign. The divide between Catholic Mary and Anne Boleyn's Protestant daughter Elizabeth is a deep one.PAGE UP AND ORDER

Richard and Jack finally return from Europe to a troubled England.Will they manage to complete the task they have been set, and release Lizbet and the rest of the men from their Island goal? Will they beat Andrew Kineer back to England, or will he arrive before them and succeed in striking his own deal with the Knights of St John.Mary is still on the throne, although her state of health is of increasing concern to those around her. Philip, armed with much of England's wealth has left her to continue with the war against France.Catherine is still trapped in Elizabeth's household, and has come to recognise that her own survival is now tied to that of her mistress.William Fitzwarren finds himself in the middle of a ugly battle between his sons. After disinheriting Robert he finds himself prey to his son's bitter temper and can only hope for help.

A stolen hoard of weapons, a religious Order of Knights and between them a rebellious mercenary.The Fitzwarren brothers are heading towards Venice, where Richard plan to sell the stolen arms shipment to the highest bidder. How badly wrong could it go? Catherine, abandoned in London, finds herself unwillingly recruited by Cecil to spy on her mistress. William Fitzwarren, Richard's father, refuses to succumb to his illness and vows to take his revenge on his son if it is the last thing he does. Robert Fitzwarrren, humiliated by his brother, continues to hunt for him in London. Princess Elizabeth continues to weather the political storm in England and watches quietly as Mary's marriage to Phillip begins to fail.

Meet Richard Fitzwarren - An anti-hero with a dubious past, questionable morals but unswerving loyalties Richard grinned and grasping his brother's wrist said, "Terrible apart and even worse together - that would make us a fine family moto. Et mirabilia absque peius."Jack Fitzwarren, Richard's displaced bastard brother, seeks a place at his brother's side. Impulsive and hot headed, his attempts to gain his brother's acceptance and approval often end badly. Finally the brothers are brought head to head when Richard tries to foil a plot against Elizabeth I. Jack Fitzwarren, fearing his brother has died embarks on a reckless path, and whether or not Richard can save him remains to be seen. Branded a traitor to the Crown for helping to foil a plot to remove the Princess Elizabeth from the succession, now he will risk all to save her from a plot to snatch her from England. Protestant Reformers need a figurehead for their cause, and Elizabeth. is it. They truly believe the Princess will be safer in Europe away from her sister Mary's cruel hand, but the lady does not want to go. Elizabeth knows her destiny lies with England, and Jack's lies with his brother - or so he hopes. PAGE UP AND ORDER

This prequel sets the stage for the Richard Fitzwarren Series. Enjoy either as a short read on its own or as an introduction to the Mystery Trials Series. A gripping Historical Adventure set in 16th Century Tudor England. Elizabeth Tudor needs a hero. Murder, Mystery & Intrigue with a Splash of Romance.Based on actual historical events, an epic tale of a young Tudor nobleman's courage as he tries to keep his future Queen safe in one of England's most turbulent eras. If you enjoy Tudor Fiction by Phillipa Gregory and Alison Weir then 'A Queens Spy' is perfect for you. A fascinating insight into Tudor England and the life of Elizabeth I before she sets foot on the steps to the throne.