The Queen’s Spy

A perilous mission. An unforgivable betrayal. A secret lost in time…

1584: Elizabeth I rules England. But a dangerous plot is brewing in court, and Mary Queen of Scots will stop at nothing to take her cousin’s throne.

There’s only one thing standing in her way: Tom, the queen’s trusted apothecary, who makes the perfect silent spy…

2021: Travelling the globe in her campervan, Mathilde has never belonged anywhere. So when she receives news of an inheritance, she is shocked to discover she has a family in England.

Just like Mathilde, the medieval hall she inherits conceals secrets, and she quickly makes a haunting discovery. Can she unravel the truth about what happened there all those years ago? And will she finally find a place to call home?

Enchanting and gripping, The Queen’s Spy effortlessly merges past with present in an unforgettable tale of love, courage and betrayal – perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kathryn Hughes.

• A beautifully written historical timeslip novel that effortlessly crosses centuries, set between modern day Norfolk and Tudor London.

• Centres around the feud between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots – a relationship of perennial interest in the entertainment sector, as evidenced by the many biopics. Also contains themes of espionage – something we know historical readers look for in their next read.

• Accessible historical fiction, ideal for the commercial customer and loyal historical fiction fans alike.

• Clare Marchant has two history degrees and a love for all things Tudor, so her research and attention to detail is impeccable.

Competition: The;Dressmaker’s Gift;Familiars;Lost Orphan;White Queen;Other Boleyn Girl;Lady of the Ravens;Clockmaker’s Daughter;Six Tudor Queens. by;Fiona Valpy;Stacey Halls;Phillipa Gregory;Joanna Hickson;Lucinda Riley;Kate Morton;Alison Weir