First published 2018
Dashing Elizabethan adventurer Sir Robert Carey races against time to stop a deadly plot. Summoned to the court of Queen Elizabeth, Carey faces accusations of theft, treason, and murder. With the queen's life at stake, he must use his wits and silver-tongued charm to uncover the truth and clear his name. Navigating a web of palace intrigue, Carey matches wits with a ruthless enemy who will stop at nothing to seize power. A captivating historical thriller full of suspense, wit, and swashbuckling charm.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, race-against-time
320 pages · Paperback · Poisoned Pen Press