By Royal Command by Mary Hooper
Lucy has become a firm fixture in the household of Dr Dee, a real-life figure who was court magician to Queen Elizabeth 1. Lucy, in return for saving the queen's life, has been told that she is to work as a spy for Her Grace and that she is to remain with the Dee family and await further instruction ...And then Lucy hears unexplained cries in the Dee house, and finds a young girl imprisoned there. What is Dr Dee doing? Lucy means to find out. A thrilling historical story, full of intrigue and royal plots and counter-plots, from the acclaimed Mary Hooper.
'A gripping historical romp through the mysteries and intrigues of the Elizabethan Court' Publishing News 'This is a fascinating insight into Tudor life, which transports readers into a intriguing world of magic and the sinister goings on in the royal court.' (Praise for At the House of the Magician) Big Issue
Mary Hooper is a hugely popular writer for children and young adults. Her other books for Bloomsbury include Amy, Holly and the ever popular and award-winning Megan series, as well as hilarious younger fiction, including the revolting KATIE series. Mary's brilliant historical novels: At the Sign of the Sugared Plum, Petals in the Ashes, The Extraordinary Life and Times of Eliza Rose and At the House of the Magician also have a huge fanbase. Mary is very much in demand for her events at literary festivals and schools. She lives in Henley-on-Thames.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747588856 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747588856 |
| Title | By Royal Command |
| Author | Mary Hooper |
| Series | At The House Of The Magician |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2008-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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