The Queen’s Secret is a fascinating fictional account of
Queen Elizabeth I’s stay at Kenilworth castle
in the summer of 1575. It is a beautifully written novel by debut author
Victoria Lamb.
One of the central characters is young Lucy Morgan, a girl
from Moorish descent who is part of the court entertainment. She is singled out
to sing for the Queen who soon calls her a little songbird. Before long Lucy is
asked to spy on Robert Dudley and Lettice Knollys, (a lady in waiting) who the
Queen believes are having an affair. However, Lucy learns more than she
bargains for and finds herself uncovering what looks like a deadly plot against
the Elizabeth.
Soon, not only is the Queen’s life at risk, but so is Lucy’s.
I am fascinated by the Elizabethan era, so I couldn’t wait
to read The Queen’s Secret. The plot is gripping and there is never a dull
moment. Of all of the characters I liked Lucy most, as a heroine she is brave,
young and determined. The scenes at Kenilworth
Castle are so vividly
portrayed that it feels as if you are there with the characters, complete with
all of the sights and sounds of the traveling Elizabethan court.
I am very excited to hear the Victoria Lamb is working on a
new novel featuring Lucy Morgan.
I read this book as part of the Transworld Historical
Fiction Challenge.
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