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The Lady Grace Mysteries: Keys


Lady Grace Mysteries

No. of pages 208

Published: 2010

Great for age 9-12 years

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When the Court clockmaker, Mr Urseau, is found dead in his workshop - a dagger in his chest and a key clutched in his hand - rumours start flying. Was the murderer his young assistant? Or maybe his wife? Both could be after Urseau's private treasure. And where is the key from? What is it for?Lady Grace, Queen Elizabeth's own Lady Pursuiviant, is determined to get to the bottom of all these questions. But things get even more complicated when Grace discovers that a mysterious clock was delivered to the palace on the day Urseau was killed . . .

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Lady Grace Mysteries .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Lady Grace Cavendish was a Maid of Honour at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. She became a ward of the court after both her parents were tragically killed in the service of the Queen.

 

This book is in the following series:

Lady Grace Mysteries

"A charming series . . . Lady Grace is an engaging heroine" * Books for Keeps *

 

"The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life" * Primary Times *

 

"It's just a little bit chilling, but more often it's fun, complete with a ready wit and a challenge young readers will rise to" -- Phil Hewitt

 

"A gripping historical thriller" * The Sunday Times *