Mailbox Monday, created by Marcia, is on a blog tour! This month’s host is chaotic compendiums.
The Queen’s Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I by John Cooper (purchased)
The definitive book about Francis Walsingham, the first great English spymaster and the man who saved Elizabeth’s regime and England’s independence. Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time of insecurity and unrest. Rivals threatened her reign; England was a Protestant island, isolated in a sea of Catholic countries. Spain plotted an invasion, but Elizabeth’s Secretary, Francis Walsingham, was prepared to do whatever it took to protect her. He ran a network of agents in England and Europe who provided him with information about invasions or assassination plots. He recruited likely young men and ‘turned’ others. He encouraged Elizabeth to make war against the Catholic Irish rebels, with extreme brutality and oversaw the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. The Queen’s Agent is a story of secret agents, cryptic codes and ingenious plots, set in a turbulent period of England’s history. It is also the story of a man devoted to his queen, sacrificing his every waking hour to save the threatened English state.
blodeuedd
I always think of Black Adder W when I hear his name ;)
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Elysium
umm who? lol I have no idea ;)
bermudaonion (Kathy)
That sounds like a book my mom would love! I hope you do too!
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Elysium
Thanks!
Elizabeth
I love historical fiction. Hope it is good.
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Elysium
Let’s hope so :)
Holly (2 Kids and Tired)
I’m not familiar with this one. It sounds great. ENjoy!
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Marie
ooh how fun! Back when I still had hopes of READING them I purchased a few Walsinham related reads, he is so intriguing!! I hope you get to read yours. (mental note to go look for mine). Enjoy your week!
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Elysium
I’ve never been that interested in him but when I read Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness I had to learn more of him.
Tribute Books Mama
I like Historical Fiction,would definitely enjoy this one.
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irene
I like to read about historical intrigue. Hope you enjoy it.
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