Reviews
"A truly vibrant protagonist, thoroughly satisfying characterization, attention to detail, and credible plotting mark this as an outstanding historical." - Library Journal "An appealingly courageous detective . . . " - Kirkus Reviews "Enjoyable....actual historical figures as the dour Sir William Cecil, the queen's secretary, and alchemist Dr. John Dee add color to this well-researched mystery." - Publishers Weekly "Fabulous . . . a thrilling reading experience. . . . Fans of the Ursula Blanches series by Fiona Buckley will definitely love this glimpse into a bygone era." - Midwest Book Review "Certain to please fans of historical mysteries. Harper's careful plotting and keen historical eye render this a true delight to read. Best of all, though, is Harper's characterization of Elizabeth and her detecting acumen. . . . what better way to spend wintry weekends than in catching up on the previous novels in this series, starting with The Poyson Garden ." - Mystery Lovers Bookstore, "A truly vibrant protagonist, thoroughly satisfying characterization, attention to detail, and credible plotting mark this as an outstanding historical." - Library Journal "An appealingly courageous detective . . . " - Kirkus Reviews "Enjoyable….actual historical figures as the dour Sir William Cecil, the queen's secretary, and alchemist Dr. John Dee add color to this well-researched mystery." - Publishers Weekly "Fabulous . . . a thrilling reading experience. . . . Fans of the Ursula Blanches series by Fiona Buckley will definitely love this glimpse into a bygone era." - Midwest Book Review "Certain to please fans of historical mysteries. Harper's careful plotting and keen historical eye render this a true delight to read. Best of all, though, is Harper's characterization of Elizabeth and her detecting acumen. . . . what better way to spend wintry weekends than in catching up on the previous novels in this series, starting with The Poyson Garden." - Mystery Lovers Bookstore, "A truly vibrant protagonist, thoroughly satisfying characterization, attention to detail, and credible plotting mark this as an outstanding historical." -Library Journal "An appealingly courageous detective . . . " -Kirkus Reviews "Enjoyable….actual historical figures as the dour Sir William Cecil, the queen's secretary, and alchemist Dr. John Dee add color to this well-researched mystery." -Publishers Weekly "Fabulous . . . a thrilling reading experience. . . . Fans of the Ursula Blanches series by Fiona Buckley will definitely love this glimpse into a bygone era." -Midwest Book Review "Certain to please fans of historical mysteries. Harper's careful plotting and keen historical eye render this a true delight to read. Best of all, though, is Harper's characterization of Elizabeth and her detecting acumen. . . . what better way to spend wintry weekends than in catching up on the previous novels in this series, starting withThe Poyson Garden." - Mystery Lovers Bookstore, "A truly vibrant protagonist, thoroughly satisfying characterization, attention to detail, and credible plotting mark this as an outstanding historical." - Library Journal "An appealingly courageous detective . . . " - Kirkus Reviews "Enjoyable .actual historical figures as the dour Sir William Cecil, the queen's secretary, and alchemist Dr. John Dee add color to this well-researched mystery." - Publishers Weekly "Fabulous . . . a thrilling reading experience. . . . Fans of the Ursula Blanches series by Fiona Buckley will definitely love this glimpse into a bygone era." - Midwest Book Review "Certain to please fans of historical mysteries. Harper's careful plotting and keen historical eye render this a true delight to read. Best of all, though, is Harper's characterization of Elizabeth and her detecting acumen. . . . what better way to spend wintry weekends than in catching up on the previous novels in this series, starting with The Poyson Garden ." - Mystery Lovers Bookstore, "A truly vibrant protagonist, thoroughly satisfying characterization, attention to detail, and credible plotting mark this as an outstanding historical." - Library Journal "An appealingly courageous detective . . . " - Kirkus Reviews "Enjoyable….actual historical figures as the dour Sir William Cecil, the queen's secretary, and alchemist Dr. John Dee add color to this well-researched mystery." - Publishers Weekly "Fabulous . . . a thrilling reading experience. . . . Fans of the Ursula Blanches series by Fiona Buckley will definitely love this glimpse into a bygone era." - Midwest Book Review "Certain to please fans of historical mysteries. Harper's careful plotting and keen historical eye render this a true delight to read. Best of all, though, is Harper's characterization of Elizabeth and her detecting acumen. . . . what better way to spend wintry weekends than in catching up on the previous novels in this series, starting with The Poyson Garden ." - Mystery Lovers Bookstore
