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Reviewed on July 1, 2014 | Grades 9 and Up
Gr 9 Up—Beatrice Knowles, attendant to the Queen, spy for her Majesty, and renowned beauty, has spent her 18 years at court attempting to achieve one goal: to marry well. Just as she is about to say her vows to the wealthy and reputable Lord Cavanaugh, her Queen, the ever-devious Elizabeth, interrupts her wedding and demands one more spying task. Beatrice must seduce the rakish and flirtatious Alasdair MacLeod of the Scottish delegation. Scotland is threatening rebellion and Beatrice must glean what information she can, but the Queen seems to be deriving more pleasure from matching Beatrice with a man she despises. As Beatrice...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Beatrice, a spy in Queen Elizabeth's court, is forced to refuse a useful betrothal in order to seduce a Scotsman who ho...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
