Elizabeth's secretary, Walshingham wants his man Faunt to find Kit
Marlowe, one of is top spies. However, playwright and actor, Kit
doesn't want to be found. Marlowe has joined Lord Strange's actors who
are preparing to put on a play for the friends of William Clopton.
Meantime Edward Greville plans on interfering anyway he can. He has
been buying up land in the area using thugs to gain control.
When
Lord Strange is struck down by an ailment, people wonder if it is bad
food, poison or witchcraft. Greville lays claim to Clopton's property,
in the name of Queen Elizabeth, when William has a stroke. William's
daughter escapes with some of his gold and silver in his coffin and is
aided by Lord Strange's Men. Unfortunately the leader of the group is
killed and Kit is determined to find out who the killer is.
Before
that can happen, justice is brought Joyce Greville in a very unusual
way. Kit then sets out to settle a score of his own.
Author M.
J. Trow has written an unusual murder mystery, set in the 17th century.
Although it is a quick read, it was not one I enjoyed to the utmost,
however it was interesting to say the least, especially with the characters the
author presented the reader with.
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